Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . chly decorated in Corinthianstyle, and from the combined advantages of its position,unique form, and architectural elegance adds very muchto the approach to the upper gate of The Castle. From the balustrade of the front portico a lively andinteresting view is presented: directly opposite Parlia-ment Street leads to Essex (now Grattan) Bridge, which connects with Cap
Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . chly decorated in Corinthianstyle, and from the combined advantages of its position,unique form, and architectural elegance adds very muchto the approach to the upper gate of The Castle. From the balustrade of the front portico a lively andinteresting view is presented: directly opposite Parlia-ment Street leads to Essex (now Grattan) Bridge, which connects with CapelStreet; while to the right Dame Street ex-tends to College Green—all thoroughfaresof gayety and busy life. The last named is afamous plaza ; and its surroundings, not lessthan its name, recall many scenes, transac-tions, and aspirations of history, intellect, andpatriotism. Here is the famous old eques-trian statue of William III. (p. 336), natu-rally looking toward the Castle ; and furtheron, that of Grattan, in the attitude of oration, appropriately raised on the paradeground of the Volunteers of 82, and facing those of Burke and Goldsmith infront of his and their Alma Mater, Old Trinity ; while on his left is the Old. The Bank—Eastern Facadeand Portico from College Gate.
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