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Known colloquially as the “People’s Cathedral”, this is one of the earliest Christian sites in the city and is the Protestant community’s main place of worship in the capital.

A week-long series of events surrounds the parade on the day.

This delicate masterpiece of glass and light is a pleasant place to shop, filled with mainly chain stores such as Benetton and Tie Rack. On the top floor is the Dome restaurant, with great views of St Stephen’s Green.

This beautiful hotel on the banks of the Liffey, owned by the rock band U2 is, not surprisingly, a celebrity and gossip-columnist magnet (see The Clarence). If you come to celebrity-spot, you won’t be disappointed by the food either, which is innovative in an interesting rather than pretentious way, as is the ambience and the dramatic decor – the windows are two stories high. Winner of the Becks Taste of Temple Bar Award.

This ancient part of the city has been revamped into one of its busiest areas, day and night. There is no shortage of places to eat and drink.

The sale of farmhouse cheeses, organic vegetables and similar is soundtracked by street musicians. Weekends only.

This venue attracts the best alternative rock bands and homegrown talent to its stage. Cutting-edge DJs fill the floors during the regular club nights and, once a week, the Centre hosts a salsa night (beginners welcome).

The Perceval family have owned the house since 1665; the current building was refurbished in 1864. Rooms have a traditional atmosphere with log fires and canopied beds. The area has many archaeological sights and the hotel can advise on walks.

Fine wines and gourmet food sold in this elegant shop.