Ireland will showcase its changing cityscapes down through the ages at the 2010 World Expo.

The island will display its urban lifestyle with emphasis on the efficient use of space. Ireland wants to highlight its sustainable development model and people's involvement in these projects.

The Irish Pavilion will be built across gentle inclines and will have five enclosed galleries, covering more than 1,500 square meters of exhibition space.

The pavilion will engage visitors in an entertaining and informative interaction on the theme 'Better City, Better Life’.

The country's pavilion will also feature a courtyard plaza that will serve as exhibition space and a performance area. The rich cultural heritage of Irish cities and their rich achievements in arts and literature will be presented through exhibitions and performances by Irish artists during the Expo.

At the facility, visitors will get a feel of Dublin's famous Liffey River and walk down a re-creation of O'Connell Street, another landmark of the Irish capital. A military barracks dating back to 1722 also helps trace the city's history.