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Georgian Dublin is a phrase used in terms of the history of Dublin that has two interwoven meanings: to describe a historic period in the development of the city of Dublin, Ireland, from 1714 (the beginning of the reign of King George I of Great Britain and of Ireland) to the death in 1830 of King George IV.
- Merrion Square. Let’s start at Merrion Square, where a stroll in the park lets you enjoy the sight of the Georgian buildings untroubled by 21st century traffic.
- The Merrion. Around the corner, the Merrion Hotel occupies four Georgian townhouses along Merrion Row. Refurbished in the 1990s, its reception hall and drawing rooms give you the chance to lounge like a wealthy denizen of the Georgian era, albeit with plumbing, electricity and central heating.
- Leinster House. Merrion Square is also the site of Leinster House, the seat of the Irish parliament. Built on what was then Molesworth’s Field in 1747, it was designed by Richard Castle (also known as Cassels), who had clearly absorbed the ideas of one of the most influential architects in the world, ever: the 16th century Italian Andrea Palladio.
- Áras an Uachtaráin. Another prominent state building is Áras an Uachtaráin in Phoenix Park, the official residence of the President of Ireland. Originally the Viceregal Lodge, it is actually credited to park ranger and amateur architect Nathaniel Clements.
Jun 15, 2023 · Kate Phelan 15 June 2023. The term Georgian Dublin carries political as well as historical weight – and while its most basic definition refers to an architectural style, a more in-depth look reveals layers of a complex history of oppression. Join Culture Trip on a tour of Georgian Dublin to find out why.
- Kate Phelan
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Jan 2, 2024 · 1. Location. Merrion Square and its 4.73 hectare park is situated south of the River Liffey near to many of Dublin’s famous tourist attractions such as Grafton Street, the National Museum of Ireland and St Stephen’s Green. 2. The heart of Georgian Dublin. Merrion Square is one of the most intact Georgian squares in Dublin city.
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Nov 2, 2016 · The best places to look for authentic Georgian Dublin doors are on the south side of the city centre, around the final few developments completed during the period – Merrion Square, Saint Stephen’s Green and Fitzwilliam Square.
- Kate Phelan
The city of Dublin is home to some of the finest examples of surviving Georgian architecture. Many of today's major public buildings are Georgian in style. The Custom House, considered to be one of the most important architectural buildings in the city, the Four Courts, the Rotunda Hospital (Europe's first maternity hospital built in 1750 ...
The best places to see Dublin Georgian architecture today, including the famous Dublin Doors, include Merrion Square, located on the south side of the city center; Fitzwilliam Square, the last of the five Georgian squares that were built in Dublin in the 18th century; and Lower Baggot Street.
