Iveagh Gardens
6 expert reviews
“Dublin's best-kept secret has to be this 1865 Ninian Niven–designed "English Landscape" walled garden that shockingly few natives seem to even know about.”
– Fodor's
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"These beautiful gardens may not have the sculpted elegance of the other city parks, but they never get too crowded and the warden won't bark at you if you walk on the grass." Full review
"At first glance, Iveagh gardens look private: they're ringed by high stone walls and their entrances are hidden." Full review
"Not the sort of place you'd deliberately set out to visit, but chances are good you'll end up there anyway." Full review
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"The headquarters of the Department of Foreign Affairs occupies two splendid Georgian houses that were joined together by Benjamin Guinness when he bought them in 1862 as his city residence." Full review
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"Access is from Harcourt street to this haven of greenery with fountains, a rosarium and a maze." Full review