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The Phoenix Park (Irish: Páirc an Fhionnuisce [1]) is a large urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 kilometres (1.2–2.5 mi) west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares (1,750 acres) of recreational space.
The Wellington Monument (Irish: Leacht Wellington), [ 2 ] or sometimes the Wellington Testimonial, [ a ] is an obelisk located in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. The testimonial is situated at the southeast end of the Park, overlooking Kilmainham and the River Liffey. The structure is 62 metres (203 ft) tall, making it the largest obelisk in ...
British Armed Forces, Irish Defence Forces. The Magazine Fort is a bastion fort and magazine located within the Phoenix Park, in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1735, it was occupied by British Armed Forces until 1922 when it was turned over to the Irish Defence Forces after the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The Irish Army continued to operate the site as an ...
Dublin Zoo (Irish: Zú Bhaile Átha Cliath[ 3 ][ 4 ]), in Phoenix Park, is a zoo in Dublin, Ireland, and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Established and designed in 1830 by Decimus Burton, it opened the following year. [ 5 ][ 6 ] Today it focuses on conservation projects, breeding programmes, and growing awareness for animals. [ 7 ]
Used when Heads of Government and Heads of State visit Ireland. Construction started: 18th century (with significant reconstruction from 1881) Renovated: 1881–1884, 1896, 1901, 1999–2001: Renovation cost: €23 million (for 1999 works) Owner: Government of Ireland: Website; www.farmleigh.ie
Áras an Uachtaráin (Irish pronunciation: [ˈaːɾˠəsˠ ənˠ ˈuəxt̪ˠəɾˠaːnʲ] ⓘ; "Residence of the President"), formerly the Viceregal Lodge, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Ireland. It is located off Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, with the buildings design being credited ...
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English: The Deerfield Residence (formerly the Chief Secretary's Lodge) is the official residence of the United States Ambassador to Ireland. Date 16 March 2021, 12:22:36