DUBLIN HAS BEEN named the 34th best city worldwide to live in (and the best in UK and Ireland).

Here’s a little homage to those who think our little capital is the most beautiful in the world.

Deer in the Phoenix Park

Tourists never fail to stop and marvel at the herds in the jewel in Dublin’s crown.

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Bull Island nature reserve

Mere minutes from the city centre.

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This view of the Poolbeg chimneys

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This sound sketch of an autumnal walk in Dartmouth Square

Alighting from the Luas in Ranelagh, sound artist La Cosa Preziosa produced this wonderful snapshot of a stroll in Dublin 6.

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Herons on the Liffey

Blessington Street Basin

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A quiet oasis of water, trees and ducks, just a few minutes from O’Connell Street.

Oh, and turtles.

This Northside sunset

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And this Phoenix Park sunrise

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Georgian architecture

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And not forgetting the Victorians

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Killiney views

Be it the view from the hill or the view as the DART comes out of that tunnel.

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Stoneybatter terraces

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Dublin Castle Garden

Hiding behind Dublin Castle, this beautiful garden is peaceful and sheltered on a spring or summer day.

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The Ha’penny Bridge

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What’s your favourite thing about Dublin? Let us know in the comment section…

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