Meet Oscar Wilde, lounging in stone on his boulder in central Dublin. Spend a few minutes studying the sculpture, take photos, and pause over the writer's connection to the city.
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This sculpture shows Oscar Wilde stretched out on a large rock, gazing toward the house where he grew up, in a corner of central Dublin. It is a quick stop rather than a full outing, easy to fold into a walk through the neighbourhood.
Because it sits in open public space and is accessible around the clock, there are no tickets or queues to plan around. The setting suits couples and anyone interested in Irish literary culture, and the figure's relaxed pose makes it a popular photo spot at any time of day.
This sculpture shows Oscar Wilde stretched out on a large rock, gazing toward the house where he grew up, in a corner of central Dublin. It is a quick stop rather than a full outing, easy to fold into a walk through the neighbourhood.
Because it sits in open public space and is accessible around the clock, there are no tickets or queues to plan around. The setting suits couples and anyone interested in Irish literary culture, and the figure's relaxed pose makes it a popular photo spot at any time of day.
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15 min
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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