Phoenix Park
park, Dublin, Ireland
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features of Dublin
- In Dublin: City layout
Dublin’s Phoenix Park is Europe’s largest enclosed urban park. It is roughly ovoid in shape, with a land perimeter of 7 miles (11 km), and is situated on the north bank of the Liffey, about 2 miles (3 km) west of the city centre. In September…
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Phoenix Park holds annual motor races. Horse racing flourishes at Leopardstown in South Dublin, about 6 miles (10 km) from the city centre, and at Fairyhouse, about 15 miles (24 km) from the city centre in County Meath. There is also a greyhound track at…
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