EXPLORING AN OLDER SECTION OF GLASNEVIN CEMETERY
EXPLORING AN OLDER SECTION OF GLASNEVIN CEMETERY [I USED A VOIGTLANDER LENS]
A notable and fascinating development in recent years is the direct pedestrian access now available between the National Botanic Gardens and the adjacent Glasnevin Cemetery. This linking gate, which reopened in October 2013, creates a unique combined visitor experience.
Glasnevin Cemetery, established in 1832 by Daniel O'Connell, is not just a burial ground but a significant historical and cultural site, often referred to as "the resting place of over 1.5 million Irish people." It is the final resting place for many of Ireland's most influential figures, including Daniel O'Connell himself, Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera, Charles Stewart Parnell, and Countess Markievicz, among countless others. The cemetery also features an award-winning museum that tells the stories of those interred there and provides context to key moments in Irish history.
The direct access point between the Botanic Gardens and Glasnevin Cemetery offers visitors a seamless transition from a vibrant living collection of flora to a poignant historical landscape. One can move from admiring the vibrant plant life and serene beauty of the Gardens to exploring the rich tapestry of Irish history and heritage contained within the cemetery. This connection allows for a full day out, combining nature, beauty, history, and remembrance, and is a truly unique aspect of Dublin's cultural offerings. Visitors can easily move between the two sites, making it convenient to explore both major attractions within a single visit.
A notable and fascinating development in recent years is the direct pedestrian access now available between the National Botanic Gardens and the adjacent Glasnevin Cemetery. This linking gate, which reopened in October 2013, creates a unique combined visitor experience.
Glasnevin Cemetery, established in 1832 by Daniel O'Connell, is not just a burial ground but a significant historical and cultural site, often referred to as "the resting place of over 1.5 million Irish people." It is the final resting place for many of Ireland's most influential figures, including Daniel O'Connell himself, Michael Collins, Éamon de Valera, Charles Stewart Parnell, and Countess Markievicz, among countless others. The cemetery also features an award-winning museum that tells the stories of those interred there and provides context to key moments in Irish history.
The direct access point between the Botanic Gardens and Glasnevin Cemetery offers visitors a seamless transition from a vibrant living collection of flora to a poignant historical landscape. One can move from admiring the vibrant plant life and serene beauty of the Gardens to exploring the rich tapestry of Irish history and heritage contained within the cemetery. This connection allows for a full day out, combining nature, beauty, history, and remembrance, and is a truly unique aspect of Dublin's cultural offerings. Visitors can easily move between the two sites, making it convenient to explore both major attractions within a single visit.