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Georgian architecture makes Dublin a must see

Published: 10 January 2012

Architecture lovers will not be disappointed if they visit Dublin on their caravan holidays in Ireland, as the city has some fine examples of Georgian buildings.

Publicity manager at Tourism Ireland John Lahiffe noted that the city has been nominated for the World Design Capital of 2014, which just goes to show how impressive it really is.

One of the problems in the 1950s was that there was an attempt to knock down some buildings, but thankfully this was stopped in its tracks as their true value was realised, Mr Lahiffe explained.

"Around the Fitzwilliam and Merrion Squares, in the south centre of the city, there are buildings one can go into to appreciate what the Georgian lifestyle was like," he continued.

Many of the Georgian squares are still open, as are a number of houses that are sure to be a hit with history fans visiting the city.