Take a stroll around Grand Canal Dock, Dublin's sleek waterside quarter on the south docklands. Circle the basin past modern architecture and public plazas, then pause at a waterfront café to watch the light shift on the water.
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Grand Canal Dock is a redeveloped stretch of Dublin's south docklands centred on a still basin of water. Contemporary architecture, open public squares and waterside seating give it a very different feel from the Georgian core of the city.
Cafés and restaurants sit at the edges of the basin, and the area is walkable at a relaxed pace in under an hour. It suits couples and photographers looking for clean lines, reflections and an easy stroll rather than traditional sights, and it is open to wander at any hour.
Grand Canal Dock is a redeveloped stretch of Dublin's south docklands centred on a still basin of water. Contemporary architecture, open public squares and waterside seating give it a very different feel from the Georgian core of the city.
Cafés and restaurants sit at the edges of the basin, and the area is walkable at a relaxed pace in under an hour. It suits couples and photographers looking for clean lines, reflections and an easy stroll rather than traditional sights, and it is open to wander at any hour.
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45 min
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Moderate walking
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