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Grafton Street
2 Dublin
Ireland -
+353 1 475 7816
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Neighborhood :
City Centre
http://www.visitdublin.com/visual/detail.asp?ID...
Dublin's most famous park is steeped in history. It started life as common ground, not far from a lepers' hospital, and was eventually enclosed in 1664. The site of public hangings throughout the 18th century, it was not until Lord Ardilaun's patronage in 1880 that the park took on the landscaped form that we see now. Memorials are dotted around the flower beds, trees and willow-fringed duck pond. James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats are just some of the famous names commemorated, while the Three Fates smugly measure the thread of humanity's destiny from their fountain at Leeson Street Gate. Free concerts are held on summer days in the bandstand. Check the website fo the timings.
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I am a big fan of modern art and I feel very lucky that the museum is housed on spectacular grounds, also on those grounds are the War Memorial...
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“Walk through”
Lovely city park. Great place for a morning walk. Check out the statues and monuments. If you are a history buff, read about the significance o...
“A lovely park”
A very attractive park with Victorian gardens, duck ponds and lots of public art. Worth a visit for sure. more
“A nice park”
It's a nice park to walk around to get away from the city for a bit. There are some monuments scattered around, but I can't say it's a must see...
“Excellent Customer Service!”
The hotel was one of a shortlist presented to me, so I expected a cetain standard. I phoned ahead to ask for a bottle of Moet and a bouquet of ...
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