James Joyce Statue, Dublin
No other scribe has managed to bottle the essence of his hometown quite like James Joyce did with his epic novels, especially the mind-bending "Ulysses". Joyce's detailed descriptions of Dublin's nooks and crannies on that fateful day of June 16th are so spot-on that you can literally follow his characters' footsteps. Every year, Joyceans celebrate this tradition called Bloomsday by retracing the characters' journeys across the city, but you can also explore the route on your own.
"Dubliners" and the mammoth "Ulysses" are both firmly rooted in the Irish capital, making it the perfect stage to honor the author's legacy. And as a nod to the man himself, Dubliners decided to immortalize him in brass in 1990, complete with his signature cane stroll at the intersection of O'Connell Street and North Earl Street. Among the cheeky locals, the statue is known as the 'Prick with the Stick'.
"Dubliners" and the mammoth "Ulysses" are both firmly rooted in the Irish capital, making it the perfect stage to honor the author's legacy. And as a nod to the man himself, Dubliners decided to immortalize him in brass in 1990, complete with his signature cane stroll at the intersection of O'Connell Street and North Earl Street. Among the cheeky locals, the statue is known as the 'Prick with the Stick'.
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Sight Name: James Joyce Statue
Sight Location: Dublin, Ireland (See walking tours in Dublin)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Dublin, Ireland (See walking tours in Dublin)
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