This is the place to find out exactly what makes Dublin such a literary capital. Read about Dublin’s contribution to the world of books and its literary heritage; find out about the tours that run through the city; check out the bookshops – chains, independent and antiquarian. Have a look at our interactive map, featuring just a few of Dublin’s literary landmarks: use it as a starting point for your own journey around our city.
Dublin is full of great literary organisations where people in the city can get involved with words. The National Library of Ireland recently underwent a major redevelopment to make it more accessible to the public, and the Writers’ Museum showcases three of the country’s finest writers: both are free and open to the public.
Ireland’s publishing industry is thriving, and Publishing Ireland, based in Dublin, has information for publishers and writers as well as housing BooksfromIreland.com, Ireland’s online bookshop and literary resource. If you are in Dublin, you can borrow books at any one of the 26 lending libraries, part of a network of 140 library and information services that are housed in the city.
Dublin | City of Literature 