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National Botanic Gardens

Finglas Road | Glasnevin, Dublin 7, Ireland
353-1-837-7596
Ranked #6 of 222 attractions in Dublin
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Walking
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Brussels, Belgium
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We visited the National Botanic Garden on a semi-sunny weekday in May. Lovely place to stroll around in the park and green houses and enjoy the trees, borders and exotic plants. I found the park to be more interesting than the green houses in fact. I was all in all a bit disappointed (expected perhaps a bit too much), but... More

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Saint Charles, Missouri
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Beautifully maintained gardens in a lovely neighborhood. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

If your into gardens and roses don't miss this fantastic spot More

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Cork, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A great place for a stroll through some lovely manicured gardens. More

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leicester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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peaceful and a mass of colours. wander through and sit a while. wander up from the town and rest a while. paths take you on a lovely walk through the gardens. worth a visit. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Beautiful place peace full great place to get away and just chill it's great if you take a pick nick with you as well More

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Dublin, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

The Botanic Gardens is for me a great walk. Its a delight for the senses. The aroma of the flowers and plants, the visual delight of them too, the colours, the river, the open air art when its there, and if it rains or is too cold, visit the vast glass houses. Its a place to clear the mind and... More

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Dublin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Known to the local kids as "The Bots", this national treasure gets better and better. A lovely place for a midday snack, the walks in the main gardens offer fantastic blooms depending on the season. The treescapes reveal Ireland's "40 shades of green" at any time. Cross immaculately kept lawns down to the banks of the River Tolka to walks... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Most excelant place to go for an afternoon and we could not believe it was free to look round. Wonderful. More

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This is my first time to see Tulips in different colors, a breathtaking experience in my entire life ... Everything you see are lovely... Perfect Willow in the Gardens, The Palm House, The Orchid House... Marvelous... More

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