National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus
A free botanic garden founded in 1795, whose Victorian curved cast-iron glasshouse is among Europe's most beautiful greenhouses.
The National Botanic Gardens holds about 15,000 plant species. Its Curvilinear Range, designed by Richard Turner in cast iron and glass, was built by the same architect who designed the Palm House at Kew Gardens in London, and its interior is filled with tropical plants. The rose garden, rock garden and the woodland along the Tolka River are all good for a stroll. Entry is free, and paid guided tours are available. Located beside Reilig Ghlas Naíon, the two can be visited on the same day, and the gardens are about a 20-minute bus ride from the city center.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–5:00 pm (until 6:00 pm in summer)
Nearby sights
- Glasnevin Cemetery
- Croke Park
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- GPO & O'Connell Street
- Ha'penny Bridge
- Temple Bar
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Dublin Castle