National Botanic Gardens
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The National Botanic Gardens are a free and one of the most visited attractions in Dublin. Located in Glasnevin, 5 km north-west of Dublin city centre, they are situated between a cemetery and RIver Tolka.
The gardens were founded in 1795 and they have grown to hold 20,000 living plants and many millions of dried plant specimens. The gardens include some beautiful glasshouses as well, hosting tropical plants and flowers. You'll also see many birds and squirrels living in the gardens.
History fact: The gardens were the first location in Ireland where the infection responsible for the 1845–1847 potato famine was identified.
