Ireland

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.

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.