While touring through the tourist attractions of Ireland, visit to the Phoenix Park if you want to explore the beauty and charm of nature. The Phoenix Park is a huge park that covers an area of about 712 hectares and contains grasslands and tree lined avenues. The location of the Phoenix Park is 3kms to the north west of the city center of Dublin in Ireland. To gather more information on the Phoenix Park, browse through this page.
The largest urban playground of Dublin is the Phoenix Park where you will get to run around freely in the open space by the lap of Mother Nature. The measurement of the Phoenix Park is huge with Circumference of 11km (7m) and a total area of 712 hectares (1,760 acres). You will get to explore the attractions of Phoenix Park which comprises of beautifully ornamental gardens, nature trails and wide areas of grassland that are separated by lines of trees which includes oak, beech, pine, chestnut and lime.
The significant features of the Phoenix Park include various entertainments such as zoological gardens, papal cross, Wellington Monument, Deerfield residence, phoenix monument and Ashtown castle. Scroll down to know about the famous Phoenix Park tourist attractions that attracts lots of people throughout the world.
Zoological garden: The Dublin zoo which is located in the Phoenix Park makes a popular attraction of Dublin that has over 700 animals and tropical birds.
Papal Cross: This was erected in the year 1979 by Pope John Paul II. An open air mass was gathered that was attended by over one million people at the park.
Wellington Monument: This monument is a 62m tall testimonial that stands for the victories of the Duke of Wellington
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Deerfield Residence: It is the former residence of Chief Secretary for Ireland.
Ashtown Castle: This is the oldest building in the park that dates back to the medieval period of the 17th century. Located beside the Visitors centre this displays the history of 5,500 years.
There are some other places of interest in Phoenix Park also. These places include headquarter of Irish police force (An Garda Síochána), the national ambulance service college, state guest house. The park is also popular for its open concerts of music and other performances.
To know about the opening time and admission fees of the Phoenix Park, scroll down:
The main gates of the park never close while the side gates are open from 7am-11pm. There is no admission charge as entry to the park is free of cost.
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