Portobello, Dublin

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Portobello is an area of Dublin in Ireland, in the south city centre, bounded to the south by the Grand Canal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°19'53"N, 6°16'8"W

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Southside (South-East Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Portobello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Green, Museum of Literature Ireland, Wood Quay, Irish Jewish Museum.

0.5 miNE
Park with original Victorian layout
St. Stephen's Green, Dublin
14 min walk • St. Stephen's Green is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, offering a serene escape from the bustling city life. This historic park, encompassing 22 acres, is a verdant retreat for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful haven amidst the urban...
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of Literature Ireland, Dublin
14 min walk • The Museum of Literature Ireland, branded MoLI in an homage to Molly Bloom, is a literary museum in Dublin, Ireland. It opened in September 2019. The museum is a partnership between the National Library of Ireland and University College Dublin. It is located in UCD's Newman House in St Stephen's Green.
~1650 ftN
Archaeological site
Wood Quay, Dublin
8 min walk • Wood Quay is a riverside area of Dublin that was a site of Viking settlement. It is now the location of the offices of the Dublin City Council.
~260 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Irish Jewish Museum, Dublin
2 min walk • The Irish Jewish Museum is a small museum located in the once highly Jewish populated area of Portobello, around the South Circular Road, Dublin 8, dedicated to the history of the Irish Jewish community.
0.5 miSE
Square
Mount Pleasant Square, Dublin
13 min walk • Mount Pleasant Square is a Georgian garden square on the border of Rathmines and Ranelagh, in the city of Dublin, Ireland. It is about a twenty-five minute walk from Grafton Street.
~1940 ftE
Bridge
De Luas, Dublin
10 min walk • Charlemont is a stop on the Luas light-rail tram system in Dublin, Ireland. It opened in 2004 as a stop on the Green Line from St Stephen's Green station to Sandyford. It provides access to the Portobello area and the Cathal Brugha Barracks.
~1590 ftSE
Church
Mary Immaculate, Dublin
8 min walk • Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners is a Roman Catholic church in Rathmines, Dublin built in 1854 in the "Greek style". The church was originally designed by Patrick Byrne and later extended by William Henry Byrne who added a portico and pediment.
0.4 miNE
Park, Garden
Iveagh Gardens, Dublin
11 min walk • The Iveagh Gardens is a public park located between Clonmel Street and Upper Hatch Street, near the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland. It is a national, as opposed to a municipal park, and designated as a National Historic Property.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
National Concert Hall, Dublin
13 min walk • The National Concert Hall is a concert hall located on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin, Ireland. It is a national cultural institution and the designated home of music in Ireland. It hosts over 1,000 events each year.
~1250 ftNE
Street
Camden Street, Dublin
7 min walk • Camden Street is a street in Dublin 2. It links Ranelagh/Rathmines to the southern city centre of Dublin. It is divided into Camden Street Upper and Camden Street Lower.
0.5 miNE
Street
Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin
13 min walk • Earlsfort Terrace is a street in Dublin, Ireland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portobello?

Nearby attractions include Irish Jewish Museum, Dublin (2 min walk), St. Kevin's Church, Dublin (3 min walk), Heytesbury Street, Dublin (4 min walk), Synge Street CBS, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Portobello by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portobello:

Bus

South Circular Road, St. Kevin's Church • Lines: 122, 125 (3 min walk)
South Circular Road, Carlisle Street • Lines: 122 (3 min walk)

Tram

Harcourt • Lines: Luas Green Line (8 min walk)
Charlemont • Lines: Luas Green Line (11 min walk)

Train

Dublin Pearse (31 min walk)
Tara Street (32 min walk)