Powerscourt Estate and Gardens, Ireland

Triton Lake at Powerscourt Estate

The fountain in Triton Lake at Powerscourt gardens is based on the fountain in Piazza Barberini in Rome.

Powerscourt House & Italian Garden

Powerscourt House and its gardens are what people want to see when they visit. Tne Italian Garden, which is right by the steps, is about landscaping and design. The terraces were designed in the 1840s by an architect called Daniel Robertson. It took 100 men over the years to build! Around this area, you will find a lot of sculptures including that of Apollo Belvedere and Diana which were collected from all over Europe by the 6th and 7th Lord Powerscourt.

Tower Valley

Pepperpot Tower is found in the tower valley at Powerscourt Estate. It is stated that the Pepperpot Tower was modeled on a pepperpot from Lord Powerscourt’s dining table. When you climb the tower’s winding steps you can enjoy the views of Powerscourt House and Gardens. Lord Powers court encouraged troops to camp on the grounds of Powerscourt.  The tower at Powers court is surrounded by trees planted over two centuries ago.

The Japanese Garden

The Japanese garden was created in 1908 by the 8th Viscount and Viscountess Powerscourt. The grotto is one of the oldest features of Powerscourt gardens.

Pet Cemetery

This is one of Ireland’s largest pet cemeteries; many of family pets are buried here.

Dolphin Pond

The dolphin pond was bought in Paris by the 7th viscount in the late 19th century. There is a gate called ‘The English Gate’ with rose, thistle and shamrock motifs representing England, Scotland, and Ireland. From here you go through the gate into the walled gardens.

The Walled Gardens

In the walled gardens, you will find ‘Julia’s Memorial’ which is a pond built in honor of the 7th Viscounts mother. There is also ‘Bamberg Gate’ which came from the cathedral at Bamberg, Germany and is 240 years old.