at the mouth of the River Liffey.

地處利菲河河口

Although it is home to more than a third of the population,

雖擁有超過全國三分之一 人口

Ireland’s dynamic capital city retains a lyrical village magic

愛爾蘭充滿活力的首都仍保有 熱情的鄉村魅力

and a playfulness few other cities can match.

與鮮少其他城市可比擬的趣味

Despite a long and sometimes tragic history of invasion and resistance,

儘管有著悠久又帶點悲劇色彩的 入侵與抵抗歷史

this thriving business capital has

這個繁榮的商業首都中

poetry, music and literature

詩篇、音樂與文學

percolating through its cobblestones.

俯拾即是

Dublin's ancient streets are compact enough to explore on foot

都柏林歷史悠久的街道範圍並不大 可恣意步行

or by bicycle.

或騎腳踏車探訪

The River Liffey separates the city into two neat halves.

利菲河恰好將這座城市 一分為二

It is criss-crossed with historic bridges,

這條河與具歷史意義的橋樑十字交叉

many of which are tributes to Dublin’s finest moments and heroes.

其中許多都為紀念 都柏林最輝煌的時刻與偉人

Dubliner, Oscar Wilde once said

都柏林出身的奧斯卡‧王爾德曾說

“life is too important to be taken seriously.”

「生活如此重要，不應嚴肅對待」

While Dublin proudly honours its past,

都柏林驕傲地向其歷史致敬時

it is equally passionate about enjoying each and every new day.

也同樣熱愛 享受新的每一天

Nowhere is life celebrated more than in the city’s nearly 700 pubs.

沒有地方比這座城市將近700間的酒吧 更愛讚頌生活

Nothing matters more to Dubliners than having a good time or,

對都柏林人而言什麼都比不上 享受美好時光

as locals call it, the craic.

當地人又稱之為craic(愉快的交談)

Pubs and music are at the very heart of Dublin’s traditions and society.

酒吧和音樂是 都柏林傳統與社會最重要的核心

Just south of the river is the Temple Bar area,

利菲河的正南方是 聖殿酒吧區

where locals and tourists have been meeting for generations.

多年以來當地人與遊客 在此相會

This is the place to find art galleries and colorful shops

可以在此找到藝廊 與色彩繽紛的商店

and immerse yourself in the spirited and often improvised traditional folk music.

並沈浸在活潑 且經常即興演奏的傳統民謠

Irish emigrants have taken their music all around the world

愛爾蘭移民將他們的音樂 帶往世界各地

but there is nothing like hearing it played live.

但聆聽現場演奏 才是至高享受

Entertainment is also important a little further south on Grafton Street,

娛樂也很重要 格拉夫頓街南邊附近

a lively shopping precinct known for its buskers

熱鬧的購物區以街頭藝人聞名

and proud to be a launch pad for many international musical acts.

也很自豪成為 許多國際音樂劇的發源地

At the other end of the spectrum and a little further to the east

而城市另一端 東邊附近

is the architecturally spectacular Aviva Stadium.

是建築奇觀英傑華球場

Time your visit to catch an international superstar here.

安排個時間造訪 在此親眼看看國際巨星

Of course, any local will tell you that music and a pint glass go hand in hand.

當然，所有當地人都會告訴您 音樂與啤酒密不可分

The history of Guinness,

健力士這家

one of Ireland’s most famous institutions,

愛爾蘭最知名的機構之一

is on display at the Guinness Storehouse.

正在健力士啤酒廠中展出其歷史

Also known as “the Black stuff”,

別名「黑金」

“black custard” and

「黑色奶昔」

“Irish champagne,”

與「愛爾蘭香檳」

this world famous tipple is said to have been born in the 18th century

這款全球知名的酒精飲料 據說誕生於18世紀

when water from the Liffey became too polluted to safely drink.

當時利菲河的河水太髒 沒辦法安全飲用

The brewing process removed the germs and also provided sorely needed nutrition.

釀酒過程會去除細菌 並富含許多所需營養

Today the river is cleaner,

這條河現在乾淨多了

but Dubliners’ thirst for Guinness has remained undiminished.

但都柏林人對健力士啤酒的渴望 絲毫不曾減退

The picturesque Grand Canal was built around this time,

風景優美的大運河 正是在當時興建

connecting Dublin to the west of Ireland,

運河連結都柏林與愛爾蘭西部

allowing Guinness to be exported marking the beginning

讓健力士啤酒得以出口 促成都柏林

of one of Dublin’s great success stories.

偉大成功故事之一的開端

Visit the Old Jameson Distillery,

造訪老尊美醇釀酒廠

and discover the magic of how three simple ingredients

看看簡單的三種原料 如何變出戲法

are transformed into a smooth whiskey that is enjoyed all over the world.

做成順口的威士忌 並廣受世界各地人們歡迎

But of all the gifts, Dublin has given to the world,

但都柏林貢獻給 這世界的東西之中

perhaps the most intoxicating are its stories.

最令人陶醉的或許是它的故事

Originally built for the sons of the Irish gentry,

起初為愛爾蘭仕紳子弟所建

the stone buildings of Trinity College are home to some of

三一學院的石造建築收藏 部分世上保留下來

the oldest remaining manuscripts in the world,

最古老的手稿

including the 1000-year-old Book of Kells.

包含有千年歷史的凱爾之書

This ancient manuscript is only a small part of Dublin’s literary history.

這份古老的手稿只是 都柏林文學史的一小部分

This city is famous for its authors,

這座城市因作家

playwrights and poets and tributes are dotted all over the city.

劇作家及詩人而聞名 紀念雕像遍佈整座城市

Visit the flamboyant statue of Oscar Wilde,

造訪奧斯卡‧王爾德浮誇的雕像

decorated with precious stones that reflect his love of beauty.

這座雕像以貴重的石材裝飾 反映出他對美的熱愛

Or, pay your respects to James Joyce, one of Dublin’s literary giants.

或者向都柏林的文學巨擘之一 詹姆斯‧喬伊斯致敬

There are more tributes to the past just a stroll away in St Stephen’s Green

走一趟聖史蒂芬綠色公園 還能看看更多歷史紀念碑

which holds a special place in the heart of Dubliners.

這座公園對都柏林人而言 有著特別的意義

While today it is an oasis of calm in the centre of the city,

儘管如今成為市中心的 寧靜綠地

the park has witnessed many turbulent episodes of Irish history.

這座公園卻曾見證愛爾蘭歷史上 許多殘暴事件

During the 1916 Easter Rising,

1916年復活節起義事件中

a pivotal battle took place here which reignited the long and passionate fight

關鍵戰役就在此發生 這重新點燃持續不斷的激烈戰火

for Irish independence from English rule.

追求愛爾蘭獨立，脫離英國統治

The ghosts of Ireland’s battle for independence also feel very real at the Kilmainham Gaol,

愛爾蘭獨立戰爭揮之不去的陰影 也可在基爾曼罕監獄親身感受

in which many of the rebellion leaders were brutally executed.

許多反叛領袖在此 遭到殘忍處決

Right at the centre of Dublin’s historic heart is Dublin Castle.

都柏林歷史核心的中心為 都柏林城堡

Originally built on a viking site,

起初建於維京人據點上

it has been a prison, a fortress and a treasury.

曾是監獄、堡壘及金庫

From within these stone walls,

石牆內

the English administered Irish rule for more than 700 years.

英國人統治愛爾蘭 超過700年

Famously, the Irish Crown Jewels were stolen from the castle in 1907

最著名的便是1907年 愛爾蘭國王珠寶在此失竊

and their whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.

這些珠寶至今 仍下落不明

The National Museum of Ireland - Archeology on Kildare Street

愛爾蘭國家博物館考古學分館 位於基爾代爾街上

showcases other early treasures which illuminate Dublin’s history throughout the ages.

展示著其他早期珍品 說明都柏林長久以來的歷史

A little further from the centre of town is Phoenix Park,

距離市中心稍遠的地方有座 鳳凰公園

one of the largest walled parks in Europe.

是歐洲最大的圍牆公園之一

Visit the Wellington Monument,

造訪威靈頓紀念碑

a tribute to the 1st Duke of Wellington,

紀念第一代威靈頓公爵

a Dubliner known as the Iron Duke who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.

都柏林人稱之為「鐵公爵」 他在滑鐵盧之役中擊敗拿破崙

Of all Dublin’s heroes,

所有都柏林的偉人中

perhaps none are as important as St Patrick,

恐怕沒人比聖派翠克更重要

who is credited with many miracles including,

人們認為他有許多神蹟

converting Ireland to Christianity.

包含讓愛爾蘭改信天主教

The site of St Patrick’s Cathedral is said to be where

聖派翠克大教堂的位置 據說是他第一次

he first baptised the pagan chieftains and altered Irish history.

為異教首領施洗之處 並改變了愛爾蘭的歷史

The nearby Christ Church Cathedral was founded almost 1000 years ago

附近的基督教大教堂 建於1000年前左右

and has born witness to the lives of warriors, kings and saints.

見證了戰士 國王與聖人的一生

Dubliner Jonathan Swift, once said,

都柏林人強納生‧綏夫特曾說

“May you live all the days of your life.”

「願你活出生命中的每一天」

There is no better way to define Dublin.

沒有比這句話更能代表都柏林了

Its passion for life is contagious,

這座城市對生命的熱情會感染人心

captivating and sure to stay with you for the rest of your days.

使人著迷並跟隨著您 一輩子的珍貴回憶。