BOTANIC GARDENS DUBLIN 07/07/2025

The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin, represent a true horticultural jewel and a significant scientific institution. Established in 1795 by the Dublin Society (now the Royal Dublin Society), the Gardens were initially founded with a focus on scientific agriculture, exploring plants for food, medicine, and dyeing. However, they quickly evolved to embrace a broader botanical purpose, collecting and displaying plants from around the globe.

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BOTANIC GARDENS

TWO SUNDIALS The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin, feature two distinct and intriguing sundials

TWO SUNDIALS

The National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin, feature two distinct and intriguing sundials
THE BEST NIGHT EVER The sculptor behind "The Best Night Ever" is Bob Quinn, born in 1948. Bob enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the...

THE BEST NIGHT EVER

The sculptor behind "The Best Night Ever" is Bob Quinn, born in 1948. Bob enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Irish advertising industry, working as…
VICTORIAN ERA GLASSHOUSES The Glasshouses at the Botanic Gardens in Dublin are a magnificent collection of Victorian-era structures, celebrated...

VICTORIAN ERA GLASSHOUSES

The Glasshouses at the Botanic Gardens in Dublin are a magnificent collection of Victorian-era structures, celebrated for their architectural beauty and the…
THE POND AREA The design of the pond area is quite naturalistic, with meandering paths that allow visitors to stroll alongside its...

THE POND AREA

The design of the pond area is quite naturalistic, with meandering paths that allow visitors to stroll alongside its banks, offering different perspectives and…