Heritage Week: Traces of Classical Antiquity at Farmleigh House
Price
Free of charge
Dates
21/08/2024 - 21/08/2024
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Farmleigh House and Gardens
Heritage Week 2024
The artistic and architectural legacy of ancient Greece and Rome has had a profound influence, through the Georgian and Victorian periods in which Farmleigh House was constructed and right up to the present. In this tour you will be guided through the ground floor of Farmleigh House, with a focus on spotting the traces of classical antiquity that can be found in the architectural design, as well as centuries worth of interpretations of mythological subjects and classical symbols within various artworks throughout the house.
Meeting point: Motor House Reception in the Courtyard
Suitable for visitors aged 14 plus.
This is a free event but booking is essential as tickets are limited. To book phone 01 8155914 or email farmleighguides@opw.ie
Getting Here
Located 5km from Centre of Dublin, in the Phoenix Park.
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