13 Amazing Photos to Persuade You to Visit Dublin

Dublin is the Capital of Ireland, “the Emerald Isle”. Pictures of Ireland often show how green it is, a largely rural country of just five million people. Half a million of them live in Dublin City which is a popular tourist destination. It offers rich history and culture, a lively nightlife and important sporting occasions. Whether you visit Dublin Ireland for just a weekend or stay longer, you will have happy memories of your time there.

River Liffey

The River Liffey runs right through the heart of Dublin. It is not a long river but it is more famous than many much longer ones. Ireland’s most famous export, Guinness, is often nicknamed “Liffey Water” among other things and the claim that it is at its best in Dublin is difficult to dispute if you sample a pint or two in the City.

The Liffey played an important role in trade over the years and these days it is an important part of Dublin recreation as well as providing water for residential and commercial use.

Samuel Beckett Bridge & the Great Famine

There are numerous bridges crossing the Liffey with the Samuel Beckett Bridge one of the most recent. Its design represents a harp which has been the symbol of Ireland for many centuries. Named after the famous Irish writer, it may not have helped ease traffic flow in any way but nevertheless it is now an important feature in Dublin. Likewise, if you walk along the River from the Bridge, you will pass statues that commemorate the Great Famine in the middle of the 19th Century. 20% of the population died in just 4 years.

The Custom House

This 18th Century building on the north bank of the Liffey acts as the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It was an unpopular location in the planning stage, a swamp area. It took 10 years and £200,000 to build. Its use as the customs house became less relevant as the main port area moved further down river. Many records were lost during the fight for Irish independence in the early 20th Century. Fire destroyed much of the interior but the new Irish Government soon restored the building to its former glory.

Temple Bar

Visitors looking for a lively night usually head for Temple Bar. This riverside neighbourhood is in the heart of the City and filled with bars and restaurants. There is plenty of live music to enjoy throughout. The most famous pub in Dublin, if not Ireland, is called Temple Bar and it boasts more than 450 different whiskies.

The neighbourhood itself is also home to Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity College. You may ask yourself the origin of the name and it has nothing to do with drinking. ‘’Barr’’ was the word for a sandbank along which citizens could walk next to the river.

Christ Church Cathedral

This has been a place of pilgrimage for almost 1000 years. It is the last resting place of Strongbow who led the Normans in their taking of Dublin in 1170. You must visit and ensure that your Dublin photos include some taken here. These days, the Cathedral hosts concerts on a regular basis.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

St Patrick’s, built at the end of the 12th Century, is the national cathedral for the Church of Ireland. The Archbishop of Dublin however has his seat in Christ Church. It is rare that two cathedrals of the same denomination exist in the same city but both have a role to play. It holds the heaviest bells in the Country and they are among the top ten heaviest bells in the world.

Trinity College

Trinity College has been a seat of learning since the end of the 16th Century. Elizabeth I was responsible for its foundation, its model being Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Originally, it was outside the City walls but today it is in the heart of the City.

The wonderful library in Trinity College is home to the Book of Kells, a four-volume manuscript of the Gospel written in Latin. Experts date it back to 800AD. Two volumes, one of text, the other illustrations are available for viewing at any one time.

The Dart

Dublin is not a huge city and the electric rail system, the Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) makes Dublin travel fairly easy. It has very comprehensive coverage, from Malahide in the north down to Greystones in the south, and all points in between. It passes beaches, small villages, museums and for rugby lovers the home of the Irish Rugby Union side and the national soccer side, the Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road.

Theatre

Dublin’s nightlife is more than pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. Visitors to Dublin can enjoy its theatres. Whether you want to see a play, listen to music or comedy from famous acts, see a pantomime and satisfy your love of opera, the City is likely to offer you something during your Dublin visit.

St.Stephen’s Clock

Dublin is a great place for shopping. St. Stephens Green Shopping Centre is in the heart of the City. The huge centrepiece clock is worth including in your Dublin pictures. Its style is Victorian and Dublin images regularly show the clock below the glass roof.

Conclusion

If you decide on staying in the City for more than a few days, Dublin apartments are available for rent. They provide a change from staying in hotels; that extra little bit of independence. Ireland is a welcoming country with Dublin by far its largest city. Ireland city pictures are certain to include the highlights of Dublin.

You are likely to spend time in Dublin at the start or end of any Irish holiday. It will be time that is well-spent and memorable. You must try a pint of Guinness, even if you are not a beer/stout drinker normally.  There’s something special about a drop of the ‘’black stuff’’ in a Dublin pub.