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Bernardo O'Higgins Statue, Dublin

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A tribute to Chilean-Irish connections, the Bernardo O'Higgins statue resides in Dublin's historic Merrion Square, a green oasis of Georgian architecture.

The statue of Bernardo O'Higgins, a Chilean independence leader with Irish ancestry, stands in Merrion Square Park, Dublin. The sculpture, created by Francisco Orellano Pavez, symbolizes the connection between Ireland and South America.

A brief summary to Bernardo O'Higgins

  • Merrion Square S, Dublin, Park, IE
  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am

Local tips

  • Visit on a Sunday to see local artists displaying their work on the railings surrounding Merrion Square Park.
  • Take a stroll around Merrion Square to admire the colorful and unique Georgian doors.
  • Pack a picnic to enjoy in Merrion Square Park, surrounded by historical monuments and vibrant flowerbeds.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From St. Stephen's Green, walk east along the south side of the Green. Continue onto Merrion Street Lower, then turn right onto Merrion Square West. The statue will be in Merrion Square Park on your left. The walk is approximately 7 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    Take the DART or train to Dublin Pearse station. Exit the station and walk west on Westland Row, then turn left onto Merrion Street Lower. Turn right onto Merrion Square West. The statue will be in Merrion Square Park on your left. The walk is approximately 5 minutes. A TFI 90-minute fare is €2.00 for adults, €1.00 for young adults/students, and €0.65 for children using a Leap Card.

  • Taxi

    From Dublin city center, a taxi to Merrion Square will take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxi fares in Dublin start at €4.80, with a rate of €1.71 per km. A typical fare from the city center will range from €8 to €15.

Discover more about Bernardo O'Higgins

Located in Merrion Square Park, the Bernardo O'Higgins statue pays tribute to a key figure in Chile's independence. Bernardo O'Higgins, born in Chile in 1778 and died in Peru in 1842, was a leader, Captain General, and Statesman. The Republic of Chile gifted the statue to Ireland in 1995. Merrion Square itself is one of Dublin's grandest Georgian squares, dating back to 1762. Three sides of the square are lined with Georgian redbrick houses. The park within the square was once private, opening to the public in the 1970s. Today, it features sculptures, a floral garden, and the Rutland Memorial. The square has been home to many famous residents, including Oscar Wilde and W.B. Yeats.
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