As a city where tradition meets innobation, Dublin, the winner of the European Capital of Smart Tourisim 2024, is solidifying its status as a must-see destination for modern tourists
It is offering an unforgettable and dynamic experience with its rich cultural tapestry, state-of-the-art technology and sustainable initiatives. Here is a glimpse of the best ways to experience Dublin in 2024.
The best way to learn about the city’s culture is to visit one of its many modern museums. EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum, elebrates Irish history through the stories of over 300 Irish people and their impact around the world in politics, music, sport and literature.
With interactive video galleries, quizzes, films and remastered audio recordings from 100 years ago, visitors of the museum can immerse themselves in the country’s rich history and culture.
For those more interested in Dublin’s history, 14 Henrietta Street is the perfect place to hear first-hand memories and stories from locals. The museum holds both architectural and social history, showcasing the lives of the people who have lived in the building over the last 300 years. A unique collection explores how the building’s inhabitants have experienced the changes in Dublin throughout the years, with themes of family life, politics and culture explained in intimate group tours.
Exploring the hidden gems of Dublin’s different neighbourhoods is easy with the Culture Neat You app. The map features over 3,500 cultural points submitted by local arts, sports, migrant and other community groups, ensuring that visitors can find more in the city than what is provided in traditional tourist to-do lists.
Visitors can find attractions and activities tailored to their preferences, ranging from browsing cultural shops to learning new skills, or exploring the city’s food culture.
Another handy app to download before your trip to Dublin is the Dublin Discovery Trails app. Using smart technology, the app transports users back in time and immerses them in historical scenes and events from the city’s past.
Experience the Guinness barges sailing down the River Liffey, the Crimean banquet in the CHQ Building, or the story of the famine statues. Meet augmented reality characters and hear the stories of Captain Bligh surveying Dublin Bay in the 1800s, or Maggie Doyle telling her tale as a docker’s daughter.
