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Phoenix Park
One of the most unique and precious emeralds in Dublin's treasury is
the Phoenix Park, larger than all the London city-centre parks
combined and possibly the biggest urban park in Europe.
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River Liffey
Named Anna Livia Plurabelle by James Joyce and lifeblood of the city
since and indeed before the Vikings plunged their longships into its
estuary nearly 1,200 years ago
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St Stephen's Green
Admittance to the park was once confined to the local residents which was deeply resented by other citizens accustomed to its accessibility.
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Grand Canal
The Grand Canal provides an almost idyll setting as it curves its way
through the south inner city.
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National Botanic Gardens
In 1795 the Royal Dublin Society was appointed by the Irish
Parliament to open a botanical gardens where experiments and
research in Irish horticulture and agriculture would be undertaken.
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Royal Canal
The Royal Canal was built to rival the Grand Canal.
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