Temple Bar Dublin's Cultural Quarter ...
Temple Bar, Dublin's world-renowned cultural quarter, is literally on the Paramount's doorstep. Temple Bar is a maze of quaint cobbled streets. It's a lively and vibrant area renowned for its super mix of Pubs, Clubs, Art Galleries, Quirky Shops and an amazing selection of Restaurants and Eateries so there is something to suit every taste and budget.
The historic Temple Bar area of Dublin City is bounded on the north by the river Liffey, to the east the old Houses of Parliament, to the west Parliament Street and to the south Dame StreetTemple Bar
was colonized by artists in search of cheap rents
and the place became such a thriving lively area
thatthe government steeped
in, saved it from demolition and spent millions to regenerate
it as Dublin's cultural quarter.
As a result of the cultural framework many galleries, archives
and exhibition spaces have been built in the area including
the Irish Film Centre, a Multimedia Centre, the National
Film Archives, the National Photographic Archives and a
Cultural Centre for Children and of course many bars and
restaurants.
Temple Bar is the ideal base for business, shopping or
sightseeing. It is approximately 9 miles (14km) from Dun
Laoghaire Ferry Port and 6 miles (10km) from Dublin airport.
The drive from Rosslare Harbour to Dublin city is approximately
98 miles (158kms) by car.