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Merrion Square Park

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Merrion Square Park

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Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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1. St Stephen's Green – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Grand Canal Dock

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2. Temple Bar Square – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Tara Street

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3. Temple Bar Square – Trinity College Dublin loop from Lansdowne Road

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

July 2, 2018

Merrion Square is a rectangular square in the city center of Dublin, bordered by the street of the same name, the interior of which forms a green and tree-lined park.
The square and the buildings surrounding it were planned from 1762 and were largely completed at the beginning of the 19th century.
In the park there is a memorial stone to Oscar Wilde, he was an Irish writer who settled in London after school and studying in Dublin and Oxford. As a poet, novelist, playwright and critic, he became one of the best-known and - in Victorian Britain - also the most controversial writers of his time. Source: Wikipedia

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Damiano 🇮🇹

March 6, 2023

Merrion Square Park is a historic Georgian garden square located in the heart of Dublin. It was originally laid out in the 1760s as a private residential square for Dublin's wealthy elite, and it has since become one of the city's most beloved public parks.

The park's design is attributed to the renowned Irish architect James Gandon, who is also responsible for many of Dublin's most notable public buildings, including the Custom House and the Four Courts. The square features elegant Georgian townhouses on three sides, with the fourth side opening onto the park.

In the 19th century, the park became a popular destination for Dubliners seeking a respite from the bustle of city life. It was also a hub of cultural and intellectual activity, with many prominent figures of the day living in the surrounding houses. These included the poet W.B. Yeats, the playwright Oscar Wilde, and the physician and scientist Sir William Wilde (Oscar's father).

Today, Merrion Square Park remains a cherished green space in the heart of Dublin. It features walking paths, landscaped gardens, and several notable statues and monuments, including a bronze statue of Oscar Wilde, which was unveiled in 1997. The park is also home to the Irish American Memorial, which commemorates the close ties between Ireland and the United States.

Scout Jens

September 9, 2023

The Merrion Square Food Market also takes place here at lunchtime on Thursdays.
dublinguide.ie/events/merrion-square-market

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1. St Stephen's Green – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Grand Canal Dock

2. Temple Bar Square – Christ Church Cathedral loop from Tara Street

3. Temple Bar Square – Trinity College Dublin loop from Lansdowne Road

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