Even the avenue leading to the Palladian house echoes the magnificence of the whole estate, 

being a mile long and lined by over 2,000 beech trees. 

In addition the 47 acres of gardens are remarkable for their grandeur of scale, at the same time combining great delicacy and refinement of detail.

The house was gutted by fire in 1974 but recently has been reborn as an exceptional tourist destination. 

An exhibition brings to life the rich history of the estate, while the double height Georgian ballroom has been restored and hosts weddings and corporate events. 

The house is now home to the best of Irish design in gifts, clothes, and furniture in the Avoca Stores and the Interiors Gallery. 

You can also treat yourself to a dish from the Avoca Cookbook in the Terrace Cafe.

The gardens at Powerscourt were laid out in two main periods. When the house was rebuilt in the decade after 1731, 

the surrounding grounds were also remodelled. 

The design reflected the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider landscape. 

To the north formal tree plantations framed the vista from the house, while a walled garden, fish pond, cascades, 

grottos and terraces lay to the south. 

Walks wound through the wooded grounds and a fine tree lined avenue was created. 

A century later the 6th Viscount Powerscourt instructed his architect, Daniel Robertson, to draw up new schemes for the gardens.

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Glendalough, with its famous Round Tower is one of the most photographed images of County Wicklow.

You can see the tower in the picture above.

A truly beautiful location which is steeped history.

The English name Glendalough comes from the Irish Gleann Dá Locha which translates to "The valley of the two lakes".

It was here that St. Kevin founded a monastery in the sixth century. 

From this beginning the site grew to become famous as a centre of learning throughout Europe. 

Indeed, Ireland was known as the "Island of Saints and Scholars". Standing amid the remains of this monastic settlement, 

one can feel a powerful sense of peace and tranquility.

The settlement continued to expand for 600 years and was destroyed in 1398. 

The buildings which survive date from the 8th and 12th centuries. 

The most famous is, of course, the round tower which is 34m high and 16m in circumference at the base. 

A cathedral, stone churches and decorated crosses also survived.

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