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Monument to Oscar Wilde

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corner of Merrion Square park, Dublin, Ireland
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Key Stop on a Dublin Literary Tour

Oscar Wilde fans must stop here. Easy to take photos of/with, and statue was created with a classic... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago
lulumichelle
Just another tourist attraction,- but the park is nice.....

This is a typical tourist attraction - a colourful but not very nice statue on a big stone. Worth... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
T3T
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  • Excellent44%
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  • Average14%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible1%
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corner of Merrion Square park, Dublin, Ireland
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Oscar Wilde fans must stop here. Easy to take photos of/with, and statue was created with a classic Wilde expression. Not so difficult to get to but does require some walking (it's not out on a city sidewalk).

Thank lulumichelle
Reviewed 1 week ago

This is a typical tourist attraction - a colourful but not very nice statue on a big stone. Worth one minute and rest of the time in the park itself. The "attraction" is listed on the stop-list of the hop-on hop-off buses that passes by...More

Thank T3T
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

I spent quite a bit of time finding this monument to Oscar Wilde and for me it was worth the hassle. The small park where the monument is situated is lovely and I must say it was well preserved. There are also two body casts,...More

Thank AprilForbes
Reviewed 1 week ago

This is an interesting and playful monument to one of the greatest wits ever. His house is just across the street, and the park where the statue is located is a nice place to stretch your legs.

Thank subterranean_jack
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Oscar Wilde is one of Ireland's best known writers. This realistic statue is well done and located in the NorthWest corner of Merrion Square Park (near Trinity College). The statue features many of his famous witty quotes.

Thank ThePBR
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I only had a very small amount of time to spend to go see this, I found it to be worth the detour when walking around in downtown Dublin.

Thank some_guy_in_boston
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

well worth stopping for a look. it's one of the best statues I've actually seen and not far off the beaten track so make a point of going.

Thank willow731
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

For all the exhibitionists, sexually free, and even just literary fans. Great little stop surrounded by Trinity college; so when you're done there's still more for your hungry eyes to see. So totally bummed it and got caught by a tour group so just happened...More

Thank Wendell D
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Nice statue in a wonderful park. Love all the quotes written on the pillars near the statue. The only downside you'll never be alone there as very popular with tourists

Thank Lana M
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

As an Oscar Wilde fan I was keen to get to this place and glad I did :) it's exactly as it says.... a statue dedicated to Oscar Wilde. The park is also a treat for children which my son loved.

Thank MelR237
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