Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford is a charming destination known for its rich Viking heritage, picturesque scenery and unique cultural attractions. Start at the Viking Triangle, a historic area where narrow cobblestone streets and centuries-old buildings transport you back in time. Here you’ll find the Waterford Treasures, a group of adjacent museums that showcase everything from the 18th-century Bishop’s Palace to the 10th-century Reginald’s Tower, filled with Viking artifacts.
Building on its historic roots and traditions, modern-day Dublin has grown into one of the most cosmopolitan capitals in Europe. Once the muse of literary legends like Joyce, Beckett, Shaw and Wilde, Dublin has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature. The city’s ties to great manuscripts far predate those authors, as you can witness in the Old Library of Trinity College where the hand-illuminated 9th-century Book of Kells is displayed. Countless other icons of literature and history are housed in the National Library and National Museums, and the city’s spirituality comes alive in St.
