The immediate area of Essex St and Cow's Lane is an intimate village-like neighbourhood of artisan bakeries, small cafes, independent bookshops, small galleries, wine bars and craft shops.
A 2-minute walk along the river will bring you to perhaps the most famous of all Dublin landmarks - the Ha'Penny Bridge. It's a pedestrian bridge dating from 1816. Fun to cross and an unmissable photo spot.
Dating back almost one thousand years, Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions - and a mere 3 minutes on foot from the apartment.
The apartment is in the Temple Bar neighbourhood of Dublin - known as 'the cultural quarter', it's the beating heart of Dublin where locals and visitors alike come to socialise and meet. While just 2 minutes from the bustle, the apartment is in the quieter end of Temple Bar.
Dating back to 1204, Dublin Castle is the historic heart of Dublin City, featuring centrally throughout Irish history. It is a 90-second walk from the apartment! Take an official tour or just stroll around the Castle and adjoining gardens.
Just across the river is Capel Street - the street you can see from the living room. Time Out magazine named it one of the 20 Coolest Streets in the World for its "whirl of culture" and "some of the best food in Dublin", making it "the ideal spot for sipping pints and just generally hanging out".
Dating back to 1492, Trinity College is steeped in history - as well as being one of the leading universities in the worl;d. The campus is open to the public and features breathtaking classical architecture - and, of course, including gems like The Book of Kells and the Long Room.
A 1-minute walk from the apartment is City Hall. Dating back to the 1770s, City Hall was originally the Royal Exchange - sort of a business centre for city merchants - it is now the formal seat of Dublin City Council. One of the finest examples of 18th-century architecture in the city.
