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The name Dublin is an Anglicism of Dubh
Linn (Irish, meaning of "black pool"). The city's name in
Modern Irish is Baile Átha Cliath that means "The Town of
the Ford of the Reed Hurdles"— actually refers to the
settlement, founded in 988 by High King Mael Sechnaill II,
which adjoined the town of Dubh Linn proper, at the Black
Pool.
 The city of Dublin was originally founded as a center
for the Viking slave trade, it has been Ireland's capital
city since medieval times. In the wake of a remarkable
economic boom, Dublin's landscape has changed immeasurably
over the past decade. These days the city ranks among the
top tourist destinations in Europe, and this vibrant city
hums with a palpable sense that it is creating a new
cultural heritage. Dublin is a major cultural center in Ireland, and the origin of many prominent
artists and writers such as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Brian O'Nolan,
Bram Stoker, George Bernard Shaw, and Roddy Doyle.
 The city's burst of prosperity gave it a new confident sheen,
but what remains special is the spirit of the people who ensure
that, despite whirlwind changes, Dublin remains one of Europe's most
down-to-earth, friendly and accessible cities.
The city has interesting touristic places to visit such as National
Gallery, St. Stephens Green Park, the Irish Museum of Modern
Arts, the National Concert Hall, the National Museum of
Ireland, The Custom House, the Dublin Castle, the Dublin
Zoo, and more.
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