Powerscourt House, Palladian mansion and gardens in Enniskerry, Ireland
Powerscourt House is a Palladian mansion with extensive gardens in Enniskerry. The grounds feature formal terraces, statuary, ornamental lakes, and pathways spread across a large estate framed by the surrounding mountains.
The estate began as a castle in the 13th century but was fundamentally reshaped between 1731 and 1741 by architect Richard Cassels for the Wingfield family. These renovations created the mansion and gardens that stand today.
The gardens show how ideas from Europe's grandest parks found their way here and shaped what you see today. You notice these influences everywhere, giving the grounds a distinctive character that blends different traditions.
The estate is open daily from morning until late afternoon and provides visitors with various support options. Disabled parking, wheelchair loans, and a dedicated drop-off area make it accessible for people with different mobility needs.
The grounds include a pet cemetery with personalized tombstones where family animals were laid to rest. A curious structure called the Pepperpot Tower stands out, modeled after Lady Wingfield's own small container.
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