Dublin's Merrion Square Park

Merrion Square, Dublin It is one of Dublin's most elegant Georgian parks, surrounded by stately 18th-century houses. Some of the country's political activity is concentrated in its surroundings, as the Leinster House (seat of Parliament) and the office of the Prime Minister of Ireland, also known as “taoiseach” in Irish meaning “The Leader”.

The park is beautifully maintained and ideal for taking a break between visits, enjoying a picnic, or simply relaxing in its colorful gardens. Its location also makes it the perfect complement to a visit to one of the nearby museums, such as the National Gallery (free entry).

Merrion Square is especially known for the statue of the writer Oscar Wilde, depicted in an unconventional way: lying on a rock, with an expression that changes depending on where you look at him from.
There's a curious interpretation that suggests the following: if one looks at the statue from the bust of his wife, Wilde's face appears serious or melancholic; but if one looks at it from the bust of his great and forbidden male love (for which he was sent to prison), a knowing smile appears. A detail steeped in history, art, and sensitivity.