Which capital city is situated on the River Liffey?

The capital city situated on the River Liffey is Dublin, the capital and largest city of Ireland. The Liffey flows through the centre of the city before emptying into Dublin Bay, making it one of Dublin's defining geographic features.

Dublin grew around a strategic crossing and harbour area. The city's name is linked to the medieval settlement of Dubh Linn, meaning "black pool," while the nearby Viking settlement was known as Áth Cliath, or "ford of hurdles." Over time, these settlements developed into the political, commercial, and cultural centre of Ireland.

The River Liffey divides Dublin into northside and southside areas, although the distinction is cultural and geographic rather than an official division. Famous crossings include the Ha'penny Bridge, opened in 1816, and the Samuel Beckett Bridge, completed in 2009. Visitors sometimes confuse the Liffey with the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river, but the Shannon does not run through the capital.