Dublin City is the capital of Ireland. It is also one of the country?s oldest cities. There was a settlement in the area from the time before Christ but it is commonly accepted that it was the Vikings who founded the city in about 841 A.D.
It continued under Viking rule until the beginning of the 11th century. The influence of the Norse grew less and less from then on.
The Vikings were from Scandanavia and it was their warriors who raided Europe and North Africa from about 750 A.D to 1050 A.D.
They travelled in their longboats and pillaged the coasts of Ireland, Britain and Europe during those centuries.
Some of them settled around our coasts and constructed settlements and towns in many locations at the mouths of rivers.
Dublin, which they built on the Liffey was one of their most important settlements in Europe.
The Norse were feared throughout Ireland and Europe because of their reputation as fierce warriors. They regularly massacred men, raped women and kidnapped children while robbing anything of value which they could find. They often plundered monastic settlements and killed the inhabitants..
Dublin flourished under Norse rule because of the increased commercial activity between Dublin and mainland Europe. They later intermarried with the native Irish and after a while the two races were no longer distinct.
Much of our knowledge of the Vikings comes from archaeological records and also from pictures and from the Norse Sagas dating from the13th century.
There are various exhibitions in Dublin which give an insight into life in Viking Dublin.
One exhibition is called Dublinia in which different historical periods in the history of Dublin are reenacted. The Viking and Medieval Dublin exhibitions recreate a realistic experience of life in Dublin in past times. The Viking World gives a comprehensive history of the Vikings from their beginnings in Scandinavia, their amazing impact on Western Europe, to their impact on the subsequent history if Ireland.
Tourists travel through time at Dublin’s Viking Adventure which is a fascinating interaction between the visitor and historic Dublin. The Norse guide takes you trip through time to Viking Dublin. Walk the winding laneways and alleys of the Norse settlement of Dyflin. The name Dublin derives from Dubh Linn which means ?Black Pool?.
The Viking adventure also has a collection of artefacts discovered during the excavation of various archaeological sites. The famous dig at Wood Quay which later became the site of Dublin?s Civic Offices unearthed evidence of the nature of life in Viking and Medieval Dublin.
Numerous objects which were discovered during many archaeological digs are to be seen in the National Museum.
Exploring Dublin in Viking times has become a favourite activity of travelers to Dublin in recent years and there are many guided tours with the theme Viking Dublin available.
Tourists to Dublin who are interested in the history of the Vikings will find that there is no problem finding suitable accommodation as there are numerous suitable Hotels in Dublin ranging from three star dublin hotels to 5 star hotels in the area.
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