Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and during this series was the fastest growing European city in terms of population, with a history reaching as far back as the first centry b.c. as Dubh Linn. Being Ireland’s largest, the city is saturated with culture, reflecting in the urban landscape and architecture. The whole city is stitched together with bridges, from the James Joyce Bridge by Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, to the Island Bridge, Droichead na hInse, of 1794. Eccentric examples of innovation such as Grafton Architects’ extension to the department of mechanical and manufacturing engineering at Trinity College Dublin mixed with the country’s association with strong community and drink, notably Guinness, at Temple Bar cement the character of the nation.

An Túr Solais

The Spire of Dublin or "The Spike" on O'Connell Street, designed by Ian Ritchie Architects.

Dept. of Mechanics Extension

Extension to Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering by Grafton Architects. A tree appears to be suspended as part of the design.

Millenium Wing

Interior of the Millenium Wing of the National Gallery of Ireland, designed by Benson + Forsyth as an extension to the Gallery and containing space for restaurants, shops and administration. Located on Clare Street.

Ha'Penny Bridge

Looking south at the Ha'Penny Bridge, with Temple Bar in the background on the left.

James Joyce Bridge

The James Joyce Bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava and built 2003.

Na Ceithre Cúirteanna

The Four Courts along the River Liffey quayside, the Republic of Ireland's main courts building including the Supreme Court, High Court, and Central Criminal Court of the Republic of Ireland. Photographed from the Wood Quay with Father Mathew Bridge visible in the background.

Sráid Henrietta

The 18th century Henrietta Street, the earliest Georgian street in Dublin constructed between 1724 and 1755, although many of the houses were in a state of disrepair by 2006 when this collection was shot.

Droichead Uí Chonaill

O'Connell Bridge photographed at night, with Heineken Pilsener logo in lights on the Heineken building.

Lower Abbey Street

O'Connell Street intersection with Abbey Street Lower, Viewed from a Wynn's Hotel room window.

Trinity College Campanile

The bell tower in the Parliament Square of Trinity College.

Aungier Street Ruin

Empty brick building on the corner of Aungiers Street and Digges Street Upper, with strange corinthian capitols on the mixed columns of the ground floor.

St. Ann's Church

St. Ann's Church at the end of Anne Street South.

Westmoreland Street

Building at the intersection of Westmoreland Street and D'olier Street, photographed from the south end of O'Connell Bridge.

Irish Alley

An alleyway with wet steps just after a downpour.

Ha'Penny Bridge Base

Base of the Ha'Penny Bridge looking at Temple Bar.

Arran Quay

Dome of St Paul's Church on the right with traffic on Arran Quay in the late evening. Wellington Testimonial in Phoenix Park visible in the distance.

Monument of Light in Mist

Spire of Dublin with mist or smoke on O'Connell Street.

Mercedes 300SEL

A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 parked on Henrietta Street.

Lána an Teampaill Theas

Temple Bar, Established 1840, from Temple Lane South.

Wynn's Hotel Lane

Lane behind the Wynn's Hotel, showing crates, bins, and a building bridging the lane in the background.

General Post Office

Dublin Spire from underneath the of the general post office on O'Connell Street