Powerscourt Estate
Powerscourt Estate is located in Enniskerry, County Wicklow in Ireland. A 13thcentury three story castle was built on this site by La Poer and served as a strategic militarily location. The castle came under the ownership of the Powerscourt family in the 16thcentury. In the 18thcentury, the 1stViscount Powerscourt, Richard Wingfield, had the castle completely remodeled, altering the medieval castle into an English manor. The castle’s Palladian façade has two circular domed towers and is located down a mile-long avenue of beech trees. King George IV was a guest at the castle in 1821. In the 19thcentury, the 7thViscount of Powerscourt began further renovations of the home and created new gardens on the once 49,000 acre property. The estate boasts a stone tower, Japanese gardens, Italian garden, Triton Lake, Dolphin Pond, winged horse statues, the Pepperpot Tower, a pet cemetery, a river walk, Powerscourt Golf Club, and the luxurious Powerscourt Hotel. In 1961, the estate was sold to the 9thViscount of Powerscourt, where it remains today. The house was destroyed by fire in 1974 and was renovated in 1996. Only two rooms are open to the public, while the rest of the ground floor and 1stfloor are now retail units. Powerscourt Estate currently sits on 47 acres and houses Tara’s Palace Museum of Childhood, which features dollhouses, miniatures, dolls, and historic toys. Powerscourt Estate is open to the public and offers food, refreshments, and shopping. The castle is a popular wedding venue. #Castles #Museum #Cafe #Powerscourt #PowerscourtEstate #PowerscourtCastle #Ireland #CountyWicklow #Enniskerry #PowerscourtGolfClub #WeddingVenue #PowerscourtHotel
