Phoenix Park
Dublin, Ireland
One of the largest enclosed municipal parks in Europe, covering an area of 707 hectares west of Dublin city center. Established in 1662 by Viceroy James Butler as a hunting reserve, the park is still home to a free-roaming herd of several hundred fallow deer. Within its grounds stand Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the President of Ireland, built in 1751, and the residence of the United States Ambassador. In the center of the park stands the 62-meter-high Wellington Monument obelisk.
- Visit time: 3 h
What to look for
- A herd of wild fallow deer grazing in the meadows near Chesterfield Avenue
- The Neoclassical residence of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin, with its garden
- Granite obelisk of the Duke of Wellington with bronze bas-reliefs
Before you go
- Best time: On a sunny day from morning to afternoon
- Crowds: The space is so large that crowds are not felt
- Note: Feeding wild fallow deer by visitors is prohibited
Good to know
- The wall surrounding the park has a total length of 11 kilometers and was built in the 17th century.
Sources: phoenixpark.ie, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Phoenix Park?
Plan about 3 h.
Nearby
- Dublin Zoo — 1.7 km
- Kilmainham Gaol — 2.1 km
- Royal Hospital Kilmainham — 2.4 km
- Irish Museum of Modern Art — 2.4 km
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