Are you in need of a virtual tour of Dublin to inspire your next trip?
Pictures of Dublin are worth a thousand words and will transport you a thousand miles or more in your mind’s eye to Ireland. While I know these images of Dublin are no substitute for the real thing, I hope they serve as a muse and catalyst for you to come visit Ireland.
Dublin Picture Gallery
I lived my expat life in Ireland for over a decade and taking photos of Dublin was one of my all-time favorite things to do. I have literally thousands of photos of Dublin to choose from.
I’ve grouped my favorite Dublin pictures by theme below. This is a true showcase of Instagrammable Dublin since all of the images included below were originally posted on my Instagram account.
Pictures of Dublin Doors
I love to photograph Dublin doors. My favorites include the ornate Georgian doors around Merrion Square, Fitzwilliam Square and Stephen’s Green.
You’ll also find a great selection of doors if you wander away from Dublin City Centre and into Ballsbridge and Donnybrook.
Other Dublin doors to watch out for include the ornate brick facades along Northumberland Road and the more modest row homes featuring patterned brick in Ringsend. Take a virtual photowalk with these photos of the doors of Dublin.
SIDEWALK SAFARI SPOTLIGHT: Interested in ways to make looking for the doors of Dublin more fun? Check out these doors of Dublin treasure hunt ideas. Download and print a PDF checklist to inspire your Dublin doors walk. You can also play Neighbors Bingo. Just look for pairs of doors in different colors and match them to your free printable Bingo card.
Photos of Dublin’s Classic Architecture
Dublin doesn’t necessarily have iconic buildings that are go-to for tourists. Instead, it’s all about that classic mix of architectural styles. These images of Dublin cover a range of places detailed here (starting top left):
- Statue of Jim Larkin and the buildings of O’Connell Street north of the River Liffey
- Dublin Bikes and the Georgian buildings of Fitzwilliam Square
- The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
- Croke Park which was partially built with rubble from the 1916 Easter Rising
- Heuston Station: gateway to exploring the rest of Ireland by train
- The Pepper Canister Church. Depending on the time of day that you visit, you’ll see the sun dancing over the tower.
Photos of Dublin’s Modern Architecture
Dublin also has a modern side that fewer visitors take time to see. The area around Grand Canal Dock, also known as Silicon Docks because of the large presence of tech company offices, is a great place to photograph Dublin’s more modern architecture.
These images of Dublin zero in on the area around Grand Canal Dock:
- Reflections of Google and the area behind Barrow Street in Dublin’s Grand Canal
- View of the boat dock on the Grand Canal from Barrow Street.
- Google’s bridge over Barrow Street
- The Marker Hotel reflected in Grand Canal Dock
- Dublin’s Aviva Stadium
- The Alliance Building: a former gasometer turned into apartments
Pictures of Dublin Pubs
Pubs define Dublin. Photos of Dublin pubs inside and out are most likely to bring back memories of your last trip or inspire a future trip. These images of Dublin pubs are some of my favorites. Can you feel the epic craic?
- Pints of Guinness outside The Duke in Dublin City Centre
- Inside The Barge Inn on the Grand Canal
- Beggars Bush is a popular local in Ballsbridge
- Devitt’s Bar on Camden St.
- Items of flair inside Doheny and Nesbitt
- The Times “We Live Inn” feels appropos right now
- The Ginger Man
- Arthur’s in the Dublin Liberties neighborhood
- The Ferryman just across the River Liffey from the Dublin Convention Centre
- Kehoe’s in Dublin City Centre
- Dublin’s favorite music pub: The Cobblestone in Smithfield
- Iconic Temple Bar
Images of Dublin’s Coast
Dublin is a coastal capital and photos of the Irish Sea are bound to transport you here. Can you feel the wind in your hair and smell the salt in the air in your mind with these photos of the Dublin coast?
- People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire
- Great South Wall leading to Poolbeg Lighthouse
- A Martello Tower on Ireland’s Eye off the coast of Howth
- The Howth Cliff Walk
- Hiking among the tall grasses on North Bull Island near Clontarf
- Bray to Greystones is a classic coastal walk in Dublin
- Locals love to visit Sandymount Beach at low tide.
- Take a walk up Killiney Hill
- Keep an eye out for Dublin’s historic Poolbeg towers
Pictures of Dublin at Night
Dublin really lights up at night any day of the year but even more so around the Christmas holidays. These images of Dublin capture the spirit of the capital after dark.
- A walk down Dame Lane
- Christchurch Cathedral
- The entrance to Trinity College Dublin illuminated for the holidays
- Custom House
- Mansion House
- The holiday lights of Grafton Street
- The historic GPO on O’Connell Street
- The ever-changing neon lights of the Dublin Convention Centre
- The Samuel Beckett Bridge across the Liffey
Photos of Dublin: Canals and Rivers
Dublin is a city of rivers and canals. This is where you’ll find Instagrammable Dublin at its finest. I love walks along the River Dodder, River Liffey, and the Grand Canal.
Did you know that you can take a Dublin canal cruise or even go kayaking on Dublin’s Grand Canal? The views constantly change with the weather and the seasons making it feel like you’ve traveled to a different place each time.
- Boats on the Grand Canal near Baggot Street
- The Grand Canal path in the Autumn
- Swans on the Grand Canal near Portobello
- Irish writer Patrick Kavanagh frozen in time on the Grand Canal
- Reflections of Aviva Stadium in the River Dodder
- The locks of the Grand Canal
- Dancing clouds above the River Liffey near the Dublin Docklands
- Views over the River Liffey in Dublin City Centre
- Reflections on Dodder River in Ringsend
Photos of Dublin Castles
Dublin castles are one of the things that gives the city character. My favorite images of Dublin castles include:
- Drimnagh Castle (the only castle in Ireland that still has a filled moat)
- Dublin Castle
- Dalkey Castle
Photos of Dublin Street Art
Dublin street art is not centralized in one place but rather surprises and delights throughout the city. Here are some of my favorite images of Dublin street art.
- Sculptures from found items near Camden Street
- Inspiring electrical boxes
- This little bee and inspiring puns can be found all over the city: Bee Positive, Bee Strong and more
- A tiger in Grand Canal Dock
- Iconic street art that used to live at the Bernard Shaw Pub
- Inspiring geometry near Ringsend
Photos of Dublin Parks
I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to live in Dublin and thus take advantage of all the city’s green spaces on a regular basis. Some of my favorite images of Dublin parks include:
- Mount Usher Gardens in County Wicklow
- The National Botanic Gardens
- Bushy Park
- Wildflowers in Sorrento Park near Dalkey
- The well-manicured flower beds and surrounding Georgian buildings of Merrion Square
- A swan and cygnets in Stephen’s Green
Images of Dublin: Sunrises and Sunsets
They say if you don’t like the weather in Dublin, wait five minutes. This fact of life means that the sky in Dublin is constantly changing with the amazing side effect of producing some of the best sunrises and sunsets that I’ve seen anywhere.
The best places to see the Dublin sunrise are in Sandymount, along the River Liffey, or in Grand Canal Dock. The Liffey is also a great spot to watch the sunset. I also saw a beautiful atmospheric sunset in Glasnevin Cemetery one evening.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this virtual tour of Dublin. You may also enjoy this post featuring 106 pictures of Ireland beyond Dublin.
SIDEWALK SAFARI SPOTLIGHT: There are so many ways to spend a day in Dublin including many free things to do. If these photos have inspired you to plan a future trip, I invite you to check out the 25 one day Dublin itineraries that I’ve personally curated.
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