Located in the heart of historic Dublin, Dylan's neighbourhood is steeped in both ancient and modern Irish history. It displays examples of Dublin's finest architecture and is enriched by "Baggotonia", the bohemian culture created by the artists and literary figures who made Baggot Street their debaucherous home from the 1940's to the 70's.
The hotel has created this walking tour to assist visitors and locals alike to explore the City further by bringing the streetscape to life; telling the history and tales of a handful of its most colourful characters.
This 50 minute self-guided walking tour is best enjoyed by simultaneously listening to the episodes linked below and following the route on the printed map. There is a complimentary map in each guest's room as well as being available here, or at the Front Desk to neighbours and friends with the hotel's compliments.
The route is a loop from the hotel through Georgian Dublin, up Baggot Street to Merrion Square and the National Gallery and returning down Upper Mount Street, the Grand Canal back to the hotel. Enjoy the tour at your own pace, pausing it at any stage to explore an attraction, visit a local pub and pick back up where you left off.
Relax in the lobby of the hotel and enjoy a short lesson on the history of Dublin. From St. Patrick, to the Normans to British Rule; this is how the City of Dublin developed, as well as a brief overview on how this hotel, Dylan, became what it is today.
Hear about the history of the names Baggot and Pembroke, dating back to the 14th and 15th Centuries and the breakaway township of Pembroke, looking for self-governance.
Upper Baggot Street is a thriving Victorian neighbourhood with historic pubs, the Royal City of Dublin Hospital, local shops and restaurants. Many of Ireland's eminent poets and writers lived and worked in this area and on this street.
Learn about the different layers of architecture sitting side by side on Lower Baggot Street. From Dublin's Georgian Houses, to the 1970's Modernist Bank of Ireland Headquarters.
Continue from Lower Baggot Street to Merrion Street to uncover the murky side of Dublin life on this street in the 18th Century. Find out about the young musicians that played in these pubs.
Famous for Government Buildings, The National Gallery, The Natural History Museum and many other cultural attractions, Merrion Square's history of both place and people is given in detail.
Resetting the scene of a famous music video, Mount Street Upper is punctuated at Mount Street Crescent with the unusual looking building, St. Stephens Church. Strolling back the hotel, take note of the ornate lampposts with the shamrock detail.
The creation of the Grand Canal in the 18th Century as a transport route formed this attractive physical landmark for this neighbourhood. Meandering back to the hotel, through St Mary's Church on Haddington Road, learn about Irish Revolutionary Leader, Michael Collin's St Mary's Road connections.
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