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The 8 Best Experiences in Dublin

Dublin is a city made for pedestrians – with most of the main sites concentrated in the city centre, the capital is perfect for exploring on foot. Here's Culture Trip's guide to seeing the best of Dublin on a self-led walking tour.

A Walking Tour of Dublin

Need advice on how to spend a weekend in Dublin? Peruse our sample itinerary, featuring many of the Irish capital's funkiest bars and restaurants.

48 Hours in Dublin: What to Do, Where to Eat and Drink

Dublin is filled with incredible sights to see and activities to enjoy. These are the highlights of the capital that can’t be missed.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Dublin

Explore Dublin without having to move a muscle – with our round-up of 17 Instagram photographs that encapsulate the best aspects of the city.

A Walk Around Dublin in 17 Perfect Instagrams

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The Irish capital’s flourishing cultural scene complements its thriving nightlife

The streets of Dublin have been home to saints, scholars and rebels. Now they draw in travellers from across the globe, from people tracing their ancestral Irish roots to first-time visitors seeking new and magical experiences. Ireland’s capital city is the nation’s beating heart, where everyone is welcomed like an old friend. 

Insider Travel Guide to Dublin

Dublin tourism is at its peak on St Patrick’s Day when the city swells with revellers clad in green, but there’s much to do here all year round. 

In this thousand-year-old city you’ll find traces of Irish history, from the Medieval Dublin Castle to the bullet holes in the facade of the General Post Office. Escape the city buzz at Dublin Zoo, or join the wild deer in Phoenix Park. Visit the old haunts of literary giants James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, or meet the buskers vying for fame on Grafton Street.

At dusk, head to a pub in the lively Temple Bar area. Sit back and enjoy a rousing performance of traditional Irish music with a pint of Guinness in hand. Slainte!

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We take a closer look at the unique way the Walloon town of Binche celebrates carnival, with the colorful and strange 'Gilles' figures as its stars.

Belgium

Carnaval De Binche: Who Are The Bizarre Masked Figures Celebrating Belgium’s Mardi Gras?

Read our culture lover’s guide to Antwerp’s ten best restaurants, and indulge in fine dining surrounded by cutting-edge art and historic architecture.

antwerp

The 10 Best Spots For Fine Dining In Antwerp, Belgium

Need a delicious brunch or breakfast to get your day started in Brussels? Then check out our picks for the best daytime eats in Châtelain.

Brussels

The Best Breakfast And Brunch Places Near Châtelain, Brussels

Get acquainted with Ghent during a weekend trip that combines an old world setting with the hippest of art and foodie scenes.

Ghent

How To Spend A Weekend In Ghent

A guide to the 10 best bookshops in Brussels to suit all literary interests and needs.

10 Great Brussels Bookshops: A Guide for the Bookworm

Known as the Venice of the North, Bruges is the most enchanting city in Belgium, with old pubs and cafés everywhere. Here we explore 10 of the most feel-good bars in Bruges.

Bruges

The 10 Best Bars And Cafes In Bruges

A guide to the best and most unique coffee bars in Belgium's coffee capital, antwerp

The 10 Best Coffee Bars in Antwerp, Belgium

Add these 12 tracks to your playlist for your next visit to beautiful Brussels, Belgium.

12 Songs You Need To Listen To When In Brussels

Keep reading to discover our overview of enchanting boutique hotels to stay at when visiting Ghent, featuring lush historic townhouses and a converted printing shop.

The Top Boutique Hotels in Ghent

Brussels is known as Belgium's hub for tramways and luxury buildings, and the best example of this is the Avenue Louise. Read our guide for ten things to do and see while you're there!

The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Avenue Louise, Brussels

A compilation of ten Belgian films that tell you more about this tiny country's rich culture.

10 Films About Belgian Culture

Traditional Belgian cuisine and an wide international selection of restaurants that are bound to satisfy anyone's palette.

The Top 10 Restaurants In Etterbeek, Brussels

The Culture Trip goes to Belgium to bring you the very best of romance that the city has to offer.

A Couple's Travel Guide To Belgium

Looking for a decadent treat in Brussels? Discover where to grab your next sugary delight.

The Best Dessert Shops You Should Visit In Brussels

A look at 11 stunning buildings that reveal Antwerp as a veritable architect's playground.

11 of the Most Impressive Buildings in Antwerp

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