Merrion Square is ringed by some of Dublin's best-preserved Georgian townhouses, several once home to Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, and Daniel O'Connell. Its centerpiece is a colorful, reclining statue of Oscar Wilde, and on Saturdays local artists hang paintings for sale along the park railings.
| Admission | Free |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 07:30–dusk |
| Typical visit | 30–60 minutes |
| Best time | Saturday mornings when local artists display paintings on the park railings; summer lunchtime concerts |
| Getting there | Luas Green Line to St. Stephen's Green; Bus 7, 7A, 46A |
| Address | Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland |
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Location
Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
53.3396, -6.2493 View on map
Highlights
- Colorful reclining Oscar Wilde statue
- Plaques marking former homes of Yeats and Wilde on the square
- Saturday open-air art exhibition on the park railings
- Georgian doorways and fanlights lining all four sides of the square
Tips for visiting
- The Saturday art market runs weather-permitting with no fixed schedule — go late morning for the widest selection of paintings