St Stephen's Green
Dublin, Ireland
A nine-hectare Victorian city park, closing the southern end of the Grafton Street shopping thoroughfare. The area was reorganized and made accessible to residents in 1880 thanks to funds from Lord Ardilaun, a descendant of the Guinness family. In the center of the park, a pond with islands for waterfowl and a stone bridge gleams, and the avenues are planted with century-old lime trees. The entrance from the northwest side opens with the Fusiliers' Arch, a triumphal arch commemorating soldiers who died in the Boer Wars.
- Visit time: 1 h
What to look for
- The stone Fusiliers' Arch with traces of the 1916 uprising battles
- A picturesque pond with mute swans and Victorian water cascades
- A bronze statue of Lord Ardilaun surrounded by flower beds
Before you go
- Best time: At lunchtime for a picnic or at sunset
- Crowds: A large number of residents relaxing on the lawns
- Note: The park gates are closed daily at dusk
Good to know
- During the Easter Rising, both sides of the conflict ceased fire daily so that the warden could feed the park ducks.
Sources: heritageireland.ie, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit St Stephen's Green?
Plan about 1 h.
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- The Little Museum of Dublin — 170 m
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