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Dublin is a city of romance. The hometown of Joyce and Yeats, the metropolis is the perfect background for any love story. All you need is someone to enjoy it with.
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In the meantime we’ve compiled a short list of our favourite romantic spots….
1. The Whitefriar Street Church
The final resting place of Saint Valentine is a pilgrimage for lovers and tourists alike.
The relics of the patron saint of romance were donated to the church in the 19th century by Pope Gregory XVI. This was due to a tradition from the 19th century where local churches around the world were given relics from the catacombs in Rome. Nowadays couples pay homage to the late Saint in the hopes of receiving good luck for their relationship.
2. Iveagh Gardens
An oasis of serenity in the city center ideal for a romantic stroll. The gardens were designed by Ninian Niven in 1863 who included a grotto, fountains, maze, wilderness and woodlands into the relatively small space. Nowadays the gardens are used for festivals and one-off concerts but their primary function is to provide a place of respite from the city for couples and families.
3. Howth Head
In fiction, this is the location where James Joyce’s hero Leopold Bloom proposes to Molly in Ulysses. In reality, it’s one of the nicest stretches of land in the country. There’s nothing like a nice walk along a gorgeous windswept ocean view with someone special by your side. Howth Head is a place of rare beauty with a sense of magic in the air.
4. National Gallery of Ireland
Located just off Merrion Square, the National Gallery of Ireland houses some of the most beautiful works of art on the island of Ireland. All the big hitters are there including Picasso, Goya, Rembrandt and most recently an exhibition on DaVinci’s notebooks. Breathe in the romance while you enjoy depictions of lovers and muses immortalized in the paintings of Caravaggio and Picasso for all of history to see.
5. Love Lane
Love Lane in Temple Bar is an alley way beside the Olympia where love is king. There’s a street art aesthetic to the lane with DIY mosaics and romantic quotes spray painted on the walls. It’s one of the most special places in Dublin and a serene ideal detour the next time you and your sweetheart are strolling through the city center.
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