Dublin: Bram Stoker and the Crypts

Bram Stoker studied here before writing Dracula. Halloween has roots in the Irish festival of Samhain.

Stoker worked here as a civil servant for years before moving to London.

Its medieval crypt is one of the largest in Britain and Ireland, and holds a mummified cat and rat.

Guided visits go down to vaults where dry air has preserved centuries-old remains. Tour times are limited; check before you go.

A pub that claims to be Ireland's oldest, a short walk along the quays.