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Powerscourt Estate and Gardens

Description: Powerscourt is one of the most beautiful estates in Ireland. Situated in the mountains of Wicklow, it was originally an ... more

Powerscourt Estate and Gardens ... important strategic site for the Anglo-Normans who came to Ireland in the late 12th century. Five kilometres from the formal Gardens is

Newest Review: ... that to about 20 to get another view. In and of itself, it isn't all that much of a trip, but the falls are lovely and touted as being the tallest one in Ireland. It is a great place to have a little picnic, as long as there aren't many crowds, since table space is at a premium but, the grassy area before the approach can serve as well. Once you've finished this short jaunt, you might want ... more

... to go back up the hill and see the estate and its famous gardens. One word of warning, however, entrance to the falls does NOT give you free entrance to the estate, or visa versa. Even considering the upkeep, we weren't sure this was all that fairly price...more

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Powerscourt Estate and Gardens: From a Wild Waterfall to Civilized Horticulture (665 words)
by - written on 17/08/09 (Very useful, 54 readings)
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Powerscourt Estate and Gardens is located in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, 20km South of Dublin City Centre, just off the N11. There are really two parts to the Powerscourt Estate. First there's the waterfall area (located down the road from the house itself), and then there are the gardens of the estate building itself. It is well worth a visit to both parts; just see such contrast between the two. When we got to Enniskerry, we went directly to the waterfalls first. This isn't a large area; it's just a nice restful place to visit, with a lovely view of the waterfalls and a picnic area. As you go down into the valley from the entrance, you'll see the ... Read the complete review

Powerscourt (206 words)
by - written on 19/10/08 (Useful, 21 readings)
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One of the most stunning gardens in Ireland, the Powerscourt estate lies 20 miles from Dublin. The estate dates back to the thirteenth century but the magnificent Palladian mansion designed by Richard Castle was built in 1731. A tragic fire in 1974, just before the house was to open to the public, destroyed the house and its contents. Looking at pictures of the house as it was, it is poignant to think of such treasures destroyed. The interiors as they were can be seen in the film ,Barry Linden' which was filmed here in the 1970's. The house was eventually reroofed and the double height ballroom restored as it was. The house now houses upscale interior design ... Read the complete review