Valentine's Day is almost here and while it's cheesy, it is a great time to propose to your significant other.
Cities like Paris and Venice are synonymous with love, but our capital has plenty of charming little spots to bring out the romance in anyone.
So whether you’re a history buff or an art fan, here are the 13 best places to propose in Dublin.
Sandymount Strand
Dublin may not be famous for its beaches but Sandymount Strand offers a wonderful backdrop for your big romantic moment.
You’ll find the odd dog-walker or jogger here, but it’s usually very tranquil, so you and your boo will have some privacy.
Trinity College
Walk the footsteps of Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett at Trinity College.
Right in the centre of Dublin, the university’s secluded rose garden, majestic Old Library and impressive architecture combine to make it one of the most enchanting places to propose in Dublin.
Iveagh Gardens
Despite hosting several different events during the summer, Iveagh Gardens is a much more relaxed and intimate park than Stephen’s Green.
With fountains, a waterfall, quaint winding paths and even a hedge maze, it’s an ideal setting for a proposal.
Howth Head
Windswept and unspoilt, it’s not hard to see why Ireland’s rich and famous are clamouring to live in Howth.
Go for a walk around the Cliff Path Loop before popping the question - the spectacular views will make it very hard to say no.
Phoenix Park
Get lost with your other half in Phoenix Park, the largest walled park of any European capital city.
Take a trip to the zoo, rent some bikes or bring a picnic and watch the sun go down. And make sure you have some champagne for when they say yes.
Whitefriar’s Church
What better place to propose than in the presence of St Valentine himself?
The relics of the patron saint of lovers will be watching as you ask your sweetheart to spend the rest of their life with you.
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham has hosted the Irish Museum of Modern Art since 1991, so there are plenty of interesting sculptures dotted around to impress art-lovers.
With a huge cobbled courtyard and stunning manicured gardens, it’s a wonderful slice of historical Dublin.
The Gravity Bar
The Guinness Storehouse is not just for tourists. Show your partner that the sky is the limit when it comes to your love by proposing in the famous Gravity Bar, which offers amazing 360 views over the city.
The Botanic Gardens
Glasnevin’s Botanic Gardens boast a rose garden, rockery, arboretum, and several gorgeous Greenhouses. It’s free to enter and you can spend hours here among the lilies and willow trees.
Dublin Castle
Located just off Dame Street, Dublin castle is both beautiful and historical.
What better place to ask your loved one to be your king or queen for the rest of your lives?
Dublin Mountains
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take a trek up the Dublin mountains for a day.
Whether it’s a relaxed walk or a challenging cycle, the area is peaceful and idyllic.
Ha’penny Bridge
If your sweetheart is the type that likes all eyes on them, a proposal on the Ha’penny Bridge might be just the thing.
They definitely won’t be expecting it, and you’re likely to get lots of applause and congratulations from excited tourists.
Dollymout Strand/Bull Island
This vast expanse of beach is home to multiple spots to pop the question.
Perhaps the prettiest time and place is around the dunes as the sun sets over Dublin.
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