For one of the most emblematic slices of Barranco life, take a stroll down Cajamarca street, the best place to see the full gamut of colourful houses.

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The stone seawall, with its little red lighthouse at the end, is a popular place for a stroll, and Dubliners from all walks of life can be seen watching the sunset or fishing off the edge.

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These days Mr Fischer leads a double life: the office in the morning, then a brisk stroll across the Charles Bridge to the Senate in the afternoon.

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