Tall buildings in Dublin to take photos from

e06

Any recommendations on tall, publicly accessible buildings in Dublin that provide a good vantage point for photos? So far I'm eyeing up the Croke Park Skyline tour and one or two rooftops of multi-storey car parks. Any tips appreciated.

mayo.mick

Was just thinking of the Croke Park skyline for you but you've already got it on your list! What about the Guinness brewery, isn't there a bar at the top with big windows and good view? I've been meaning to get to it myself but don't seem to manage it any time I'm in Dublin

e06

mayo.mick wrote: »

Was just thinking of the Croke Park skyline for you but you've already got it on your list! What about the Guinness brewery, isn't there a bar at the top with big windows and good view? I've been meaning to get to it myself but don't seem to manage it any time I'm in Dublin

True, the gravity bar at the Guinness Storehouse has a great panoramic view, just have to avoid reflections from the glass since you're limited to taking indoor photos up there.

I'm actually thinking using a drone might be something to explore. Dublin isn't blessed with too many tall buildings, and it seems you need to have friends in high places to access most of the ones worth photographing from.

Paulw

e06 wrote: »

I'm actually thinking using a drone might be something to explore.

A drone in the city??? :eek: You'll almost never get flight permission for that.

KingBrian2

Liberty Hall, Glasshouse in the Botanical Gardens, always try to get permission to walk on top of the GPO. The top of Dublin Castle is another location. The Convention Centre along side the Quays. A number of hotels in the cities are high enough to provide you with a good birds eye view of the city.

e06

Paulw wrote: »

e06 wrote: »

I'm actually thinking using a drone might be something to explore.

A drone in the city??? :eek: You'll almost never get flight permission for that.

It's been done before based on a few YouTube videos out there, but I have no idea about the credentials of the authors and how they got permission...

e06

KingBrian2 wrote: »

Liberty Hall, Glasshouse in the Botanical Gardens, always try to get permission to walk on top of the GPO. The top of Dublin Castle is another location. The Convention Centre along side the Quays. A number of hotels in the cities are high enough to provide you with a good birds eye view of the city.

Thanks for the tips! Is the convention centre ok with people strolling in to take photos from the higher floors do you know? I've also been looking at some hotels too, good idea there.

boombang

The top of the carpark at the at St Stephens Green shopping centre has a pretty good view for a place with unrestricted access. Not the tallest, but still handy.

The Marker Hotel has got a decent view of the Docklands. The convention centre is taller, but the glass obscures some views. Still a very good suggestion.

KingBrian2

e06 wrote: »

Thanks for the tips! Is the convention centre ok with people strolling in to take photos from the higher floors do you know? I've also been looking at some hotels too, good idea there.

I'd go with the hotels as i am not sure about the Convention Centre but i dare say whatever you decide try clearing it with the staff. You are taking advantage of their view so might need to contact them. Best of luck.

ED E

If you now any Googlers get them to bring you on a "tour". Upstairs rec spaces have amazing views over the docklands and city.