Down the road, through a school, and past a sports field is nestled the Irish National War Memorial Gardens. The gardens are so large we had to use our map to find our way. It sits next to the River Liffey where we saw a rower casually making his way.
The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914–1918 war. The names of all the soldiers are on the Harry Clarke manuscripts in the granite bookrooms in the gardens. The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are one of four gardens in Ireland designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The others are Heywood Gardens, Lambay Island, and the garden in Howth Castle.
Even larger than the war memorial park is Phoenix Park. It is home to the Dublin zoo, sports fields, deer, and the United States Ambassador's Residence to name a few. It also houses the Papal Cross, erected by Pope John Paul II on September 29th, 1979. The white cross is 35 meters high and can be seen from the distance.
Phoenix Park is 1752 acres and one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. Phoenix Park was established in 1662 by James Butler, Duke of Ormond, on behalf of King Charles II. A herd of Fallow Deer has lived in the Park since the 1660's when they were introduced by the Duke of Ormond. Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the President of Ireland is located in the center of the park across the US Ambassador's residence.
The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914–1918 war. The names of all the soldiers are on the Harry Clarke manuscripts in the granite bookrooms in the gardens. The Irish National War Memorial Gardens are one of four gardens in Ireland designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The others are Heywood Gardens, Lambay Island, and the garden in Howth Castle.
Even larger than the war memorial park is Phoenix Park. It is home to the Dublin zoo, sports fields, deer, and the United States Ambassador's Residence to name a few. It also houses the Papal Cross, erected by Pope John Paul II on September 29th, 1979. The white cross is 35 meters high and can be seen from the distance.
Phoenix Park is 1752 acres and one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city. Phoenix Park was established in 1662 by James Butler, Duke of Ormond, on behalf of King Charles II. A herd of Fallow Deer has lived in the Park since the 1660's when they were introduced by the Duke of Ormond. Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the President of Ireland is located in the center of the park across the US Ambassador's residence.