A new study has ranked Dublin in the top three most picturesque and beautiful cities around the world during winter.
The study, commissioned by hotel chain Premier Inn, used eye-tracking technology to analyse how eye-catching 72 cities around the world are when the winter months arrive.
The global analysis revealed that Boston in the US took the top spot, capturing the attention of participants for an average 2.7 seconds. York follows in second place, with Dublin completing the top three.
Elsewhere in Europe, Cologne (4th) and Stockholm (5th) complete the top five, while Cappadocia (6th) and Tokyo (7th) rank as the most beautiful winter cities for Asia.
Premier Inn said that while Dublin is not often a city that sees snow in the winter months, it still has its own "unique winter charm".
"If you’re visiting ahead of Christmas, many of the streets, including Grafton Street and O’Connell Street, will be adorned with Christmas lights, while pop-up markets such as the Dublin Christmas Market will also appear around the city.
"The Guinness Storehouse also makes the perfect attraction to visit, allowing visitors to learn about the famous drink and round it off with a taste at the Gravity Bar, which offers views across the city."
- 1st place - Boston, US;
- 2nd place - York, UK;
- 3rd place - Dublin, Ireland;
- 4th place - Cologne, Germany;
- 5th place - Stockholm, Sweden;
- 6th place - Cappadocia, Turkey;
- 7th place - Tokyo, Japan;
- 8th place - New York, US;
- 9th place - Vienna, Austria;
- 10th place - Milan, Italy.
