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In the sixth part of the saga, Harry Potter and Dumbledore go to the sea cave, where one of Voldemort is to be kept. Having transported from Hogwarts, they find themselves on a stone block in the middle of raging waves. In front of the heroes there is a huge steep cliff going into the sky. Filming for this episode took place in the west of Ireland, and the entrance to the Voldemort Cave was part of the picturesque Cliffs on the Atlantic Ocean in County Clare.

Dublin
Dublin is the Irish capital, an ancient city much older than Moscow. Its rich history attracts many tourists, although not as many architectural monuments have survived in Dublin as they could have been. In addition, Dublin is a very convenient transit point for tourists wishing to explore other areas of Ireland.

Dublin is translated from Irish as "black backwater" or "black pond". There are really enough swamps, ponds, pools and others like them.
In Irish, the name of this city sounds like "Duvilin“.
The first mention of Dublin dates back to 140, which is a source of national pride for its inhabitants. However, the official date of Dublin's foundation is considered to be the 841st year.

The history of Dublin Castle, this legendary place, like many other stories of Ireland, is directly related to the Vikings and English. For seven centuries, the governors of the English crown sat here. Until 1922, the British government occupied this unforgettable architectural monument. Dublin Castle is located where the Liffey and Podl rivers form a black lake.

Dublin is cut into two almost equal parts by the largest Irish river - the Liffey

Dublin has the famous O'Connell Bridge. It is famous for the fact that, like the no less famous "Pythagorean trousers", all sides are equal - the length of the bridge is equal to its width.

Dublin is famous for its pubs, of which there are more than a thousand. Many of them are far from one hundred years old.
The world famous Guinness Storehouse (пивоварня Гиннесс) is located in Dublin.

Temple Bar
The atmosphere of this place (Temple Bar) is simply unforgettable. This is the oldest district of the capital, on the territory of which there are a huge number of shops and pubs. Whereas on St. Patrick's Day, Temple Bar turns into a real green. In this metropolitan area is located The Clarence Hotel, owned by the famous rock group U2.

Phoenix Park, located in Dublin, is the largest park in Europe and the second largest in the world. There is plenty of space to go for a bike, go jogging or go for a walk while looking at the fallow deer. The Dublin Zoo is located here and there are Lots of green plants even in winter. The grass itself is green all year round. So, walking in Phoenix Park in February, you can feel the mood of spring.

National museum of Ireland
Admission to all Dublin museums is free for everyone.

This place was founded by Elizabeth I in 1592. It also houses the unique Book of Celts, which was written around 800 BC and is considered one of the most beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the world. The book was written by Irish monks. Then she was buried in the ground, fearing that the Vikings would destroy the manuscript. Once the threat was over, the Book was re-found and handed over to Trinity College for safekeeping. Here it is to this day.

The Irish have a strange feature: they are very uncomfortable at a party, so most often meetings are transferred to pubs.
the main value that passes from father to son is a hat - in such a changeable weather, a nessesary thing.
The dispute is the national weakness of the Irish. You will be encouraged to discuss someone's position, and if you actively disagree, blame yourself. The dispute will go on for several hours.
Irony is honored on the island, so the inhabitants do not even think to take offense at each other. "It's so cold here that even a wild duck will get rheumatism!"
The heart of any Irishman is traditionally filled with love for horses.