Dublin has been voted the 7th best city in the world to visit by Lonely Planet.
The travel guide for 2022 described the capital as one of Europe's most down-to-earth and friendly cities.
It mentions Dublin’s "Georgian squares, traditional pubs and warm people" and it goes on to say that "modern Dublin still has all the appeal of the city in Joyce’s day plus a host of compelling contemporary reasons to visit now".
The number one spot has gone to Auckland in New Zealand.
Welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, said: "As we restart tourism from overseas, it is another well-deserved accolade which will help position us well for 2022 and create ‘stand-out’ against competitor destinations."
He says a global campaign is launching today to promote Dublin to overseas visitors.
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, said: "This is a wonderful accolade for the city and very well deserved. It has been such a difficult period for our tourism industry and this is a timely reminder that Ireland and in particular Dublin remains a world class holiday destination."
Image: Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland; and Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
