Best of European Union » Powerscourt http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Powerscourt Waterfall – the highest waterfall in Ireland http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/02/05/powerscourt-waterfall-the-highest-waterfall-in-ireland/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/02/05/powerscourt-waterfall-the-highest-waterfall-in-ireland/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:58:01 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=2125 Powerscourt Waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Ireland, located in County Wicklow, near the village of Enniskerry, at the Great Sugar Loaf mountain, a few miles from the Powerscourt area. Powerscourt Waterfall is situated on the River Dargle and is 121 m high. Near the waterfall, there is a learning trail, which guides you […]

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]]> Powerscourt Waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Ireland, located in County Wicklow, near the village of Enniskerry, at the Great Sugar Loaf mountain, a few miles from the Powerscourt area.

Powerscourt Waterfall is situated on the River Dargle and is 121 m high. Near the waterfall, there is a learning trail, which guides you through the park with mature redwoods, oaks and beeches. In the trees you can see for example, cuckoos and finches. The area around the waterfall is also a popular place for family picnics. There are even a playgrounds.

You can visit Powerscourt Waterfall in January, February, November and December every day from 10:30 to 16:00. In March, April, September and October, it is open daily from 10:30 to 17:30. In May, June, July and August is open daily from 09:30 to 19:00. Tickets cost €5 for adults and €3.50 for children (under 16). Children under 2 years are admitted free. Students pay €4.50.


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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/02/05/powerscourt-waterfall-the-highest-waterfall-in-ireland/feed/ 0 Powerscourt House and Gardens – the most beautiful gardens in Ireland http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/11/27/powerscourt-house-and-gardens-the-most-beautiful-gardens-in-ireland/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/11/27/powerscourt-house-and-gardens-the-most-beautiful-gardens-in-ireland/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:31:54 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=2127 At the beginning of the 18th century on the grounds of Wingfield’s from Powerscourt the large residence and gardens were built, which are considered the most beautiful in Ireland. However here you will not feel like in Ireland. The gardens were designed in the Italian and partially Japanese-style. It has carefully-cut grass and colorful flowers […]

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]]> At the beginning of the 18th century on the grounds of Wingfield’s from Powerscourt the large residence and gardens were built, which are considered the most beautiful in Ireland. However here you will not feel like in Ireland. The gardens were designed in the Italian and partially Japanese-style. It has carefully-cut grass and colorful flowers that evoke the atmosphere more like of the southern Europe.

Powerscourt Gardens is dominated by a large lake with a fountain and lots of water lilies. There is even a cemetery of the favorite animals of local family. From here you have a great view of the impressive mountain Great Sugar Loaf.

Powerscourt House and Gardens are located approx. 20km from Dublin city centre.

Opening hours and fees:

Gardens
Daily: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Gardens close at dusk in Winter
Closed December 25th & 26th

Ballroom & Garden Rooms
Sundays 9:30am – 1:30pm All Year
Mondays 9:30am – 1:30pm May to September

Entrance Fees
Adults €6.00, Student/OAP €5.50
Child (U16) €3.50, Child (U5) Free

Waterfall
Opening Times
Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec 10.30am – 4.00pm
Mar/Apr/Sept/Oct 10.30am – 5.30pm
May/Jun/July/Aug 9.30am – 7.00pm
Closed 2 weeks prior to Christmas

Entrance Fees
Adults €5.00, Student/OAP €4.50
Child (U16) €3.50, Children (U2) Free


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