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Merrion Square, Dublin

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Tucked away from large crowds of tourists, Merrion Square provides a beautiful, historical retreat. Take a quiet walk down shady paths past traditional gardens. Grab a coffee, or enjoy a picnic with your family after taking a look at the park's famous Oscar Wilde statue, dedicated to the author who took up residence in the area for some time. W.B. Yeats and Daniel O'Connell also lived among the Georgian red-brick townhouses lining the sides of this square. You can visit their previous homes, along with the Natural History Museum, National Gallery, Leinster House, and several government buildings. Put Merrion Square on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Dublin trip planner.

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4.5

By ScrumptiousSolent

Nicely maintained park with sculptures and floral beds. Good to walk around and see the lovely Georgian buildings on all sides. The rather bizarre Oscar Wilde statue of him leaning on a boulder...

Nicely maintained park with sculptures and floral beds. Good to walk around and see the lovely Georgian buildings on all sides. The rather bizarre Oscar Wilde statue of him leaning on a boulder... more »
By london057

First of this is the Upper East Side of Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Second the neighbor is lovely. Third if I lived in Dublin and money was no object this where I would live . Lastly, you can’t go..... more

First of this is the Upper East Side of Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Second the neighbor is lovely. Third if I lived in Dublin and money was no object this where I would live . Lastly, you can’t go..... more »
By ljmorford

I wasn't sure what to expect when someone recommended Merrion Square as something I should see while visiting Dublin, so I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful green space and park. I enjoyed...

I wasn't sure what to expect when someone recommended Merrion Square as something I should see while visiting Dublin, so I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful green space and park. I enjoyed... more »

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By Mona

I've been visiting Merrion Square for years and have seen it transformed from a rather overgrown park to an open, well maintained space. Seats and picnic tables have been added since I last visited in mid 2021. Lovely place to visit. Bright and spacious.

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By Stuart McCleane

Hidden behind its surrounding canopy of trees, this is a really nicely landscaped and ample sized park! It's a perfect place to get away from the stress of the city for lunch if you're working nearby or just to relax for a while in if you're sightseeing in this area! It also boasts a war memorial pyramid and a suitably lanquid looking statue of of Oscar Wilde, a driud like throne dedicated to Dermot Morgan and on Sundays its railings are adorned by the paintings of local artists!

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By Brian Kearney

Wonderful well maintained park in Dublin city centre. Great children’s playground. Well worth a visit also to the Oscar Wilde memorial which is located opposite his old family home.

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By Hiro Ozawa

Awesome park! Was there on pride day :) It hosts events from time to time. Totally worth the visit to Oscar Wilde monument. The construction of the Georgian houses at Merrion Square began in 1762 and continued for 30 years.

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By Loredana Irina Moata

A nice fresh winter walk, beautifully decorated with the Christmas lights and at the end of the walk, rewarded with a nice crepe and a hot chocolate or mulled wine.

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