Discover Dublin City
7 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Kellogg's Skyline Croke Park
Kellogg's Skyline is the rooftop stadium tour of Croke Park offering sweeping panoramic views over the pitch and Dublin skyline, plus access to the GAA Museum. Photograph wide stadium vistas, architectural curves, goalposts and crowd shots on matchdays; museum exhibits provide detailed cultural and portrait opportunities. Best visited at golden hour for warm light on the pitch or blue hour for city lights. Tours run on fixed times—book tickets in advance; tripod use may be restricted on tours. C
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park offers close-up wildlife portraits, habitat storytelling (Asian Plains, African Savanna), and historic parkland vistas. Best at weekday mornings around feeding times and golden hour for warm light; overcast days provide even light for animals. Accessible paved paths and viewing platforms; book timed-entry tickets online to avoid queues. On-site parking in Phoenix Park; mindful of signage and animal welfare rules. The zoo’s Victorian architecture and mature trees add ar
GAA Museum & Tours
Indoor museum and guided tours at Croke Park — photograph dramatic stadium vistas from the stands, close-ups of trophies, vintage jerseys and interactive exhibits, plus behind‑the‑scenes shots of the players' tunnel and press areas. Best visited on weekday mornings or late afternoons for small crowds; golden hour/blue hour gives warm exterior light and city skyline backdrops. Museum has timed entry and security; check ticketing online. Public transport (Drumcondra station, buses) is easiest; on‑
Planet Glasnevin
Planet Glasnevin is Dublin’s small public planetarium near the Botanic Gardens—photograph the striking domed auditorium interior during shows, the exterior brick-and-glass façade, and contextual shots with the adjacent Victorian botanic buildings. Best visited for evening or scheduled projection shows (check ticketing). Lighting is low inside—expect artificial, colourful projection light; exteriors work at golden hour. Easily reached by bus/tram; limited on-site parking. Ask staff about tripod/闪
The Rathmines Owl
A charming sculpted owl above the entrance of a Rathmines pub — photogenic detail against Victorian brick and busy Dublin streets. Best at golden hour or blue hour when facade warms and streetlights accent the owl's relief. Easily reached on foot or by tram (Luas) and bus; limited street parking. No entry fee; interior photos may require permission. Weekday mornings are quieter for unobstructed shots. The subject pairs well with environmental street scenes and close-up texture studies.
Dartmouth Square
Small, leafy Victorian square tucked into Ranelagh — ideal for relaxed urban portraits, candid street scenes, and intimate park details. Capture tree-lined paths, benches, playground edges and nearby café life. No entry fee; easy walking access and paid on-street parking (yellow zone, wardens active). Best at golden hour or weekday mornings for soft light and fewer people; weekend classes (yoga) add lifestyle moments. Dog walkers and toddlers are common — great for environmental portraits but be
First All-Ireland Plaque
A small commemorative plaque on the wall of The Villa, Simmonscourt Terrace. Photograph tight detail shots of the inscription and mounting, then wider context shots showing the terrace façade, cobbled pavement and nearby garden walls. Best light is early morning or late afternoon for soft raking light on the relief; overcast days yield even detail for inscriptions. The site is on a residential street (Dublin 4), easily accessible on foot — no entry fee. Street parking and pay bays nearby; be low