July 15: Powerscourt Gardens

We decided to give our bodies a day rest and went to Powerscourt Gardens. They are listed by National Geographics as the third most beautiful gardens in the world after Versailles and Kew gardens. Built in 1500s by Count Wingfield, an Englishman, who was given the land by Elizabeth I for his gallant fighting. 

 There are a series of 6 gardens.

 Skip if you don't want to see lots of plant pictures!
Triton Pond

Behind the Main Entrance to the Italian Garden


Main Entrance: Sugar Loaf Mountains in Background, Toward Triton Pond


Main Entrance to Italian Garden
Gate with Thistle, Rose, and Shamrock: Scotland, England, Ireland


Julia's Memorial with Rose Garden  


Rose Garden



Hidden Garden


Dolphin Fountain


Entrance to Pepperpot Tower


From top of Pepperpot Tower 


Japanese Garden 


Secret Nook in Japanese Garden




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