Iveagh Gardens, Urban park in Dublin, Ireland.
Description
The gardens feature rustic grottos, sunken lawns with central fountains, wooded areas, a yew maze, rosarium, American garden sections, archery grounds, and diverse rockeries creating a varied landscape experience.
History
Designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 for the Dublin Exhibition Palace, the gardens were established on land with three centuries of history as an aristocratic estate before becoming a public space.
Culture
The gardens exemplify Victorian landscape design principles combining formal French and English styles, serving as a testament to Dublin's horticultural heritage and 19th-century approaches to public recreational spaces.
Practical
Open daily year-round except December 25 and March 17, the gardens offer free admission through Clonmel Street and Hatch Street entrances with wheelchair accessible paths and dog-friendly policies.
Did you know?
The cascading waterfall incorporates rock samples representing each of Ireland's 32 counties, creating a geological display that symbolizes regional diversity within the natural garden setting.
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Small park with a waterfall and fountain. Conducive to relaxation.
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