Balnagowan House, Dublin

Name: Balnagowan House
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#461 among attractions in Dublin

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Balnagowan House also known as Wendon or Bealnagown House is a historic building in Glasnevin, Dublin. It is considered the first individual house built in the international style in Ireland. ()

Coordinates: 53°22'37"N, 6°15'58"W

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Northside (Cabra - Drumcondra)Dublin Ireland

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Balnagowan House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croke Park, National Botanic Gardens, Omni Park, Glasnevin Cemetery.

1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Croke Park, Dublin
33 min walk • Croke Park, an iconic sports venue nestled in the bustling city of Dublin, Ireland, stands as a testament to the nation's deep-rooted passion for Gaelic games. This historical stadium, with a capacity to hold 82,300 spectators, is the headquarters of the Gaelic...
0.4 miSW
Formal and natural landscapes
National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dublin, the National Botanic Gardens presents a verdant oasis that celebrates the diversity of plant life. Established in 1795, this serene park spans approximately 19.5 hectares and is renowned for its exquisite collection of over 15,000 plant...
1.3 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Omni Park, Dublin
34 min walk • Omni Park is a large shopping centre and retail park in the Republic of Ireland. Located in Santry, in the north of Dublin close to the M50 motorway. It comprises over 28,600 square metres of retail space in 86 retail units over 2 floors of an indoor shopping mall and also several outlets externally.
0.6 miSW
Open-air museum with guided tours
Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
16 min walk • Glasnevin Cemetery is a large cemetery in Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland which opened in 1832. It holds the graves and memorials of several notable figures, and has a museum.
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Dalymount Park, Dublin
29 min walk • Dalymount Park is a football stadium in Phibsborough on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. It is the home of Bohemian F.C. who have played there since the early 20th century.
0.6 miNW
Church
Ballygall, Dublin
17 min walk • Ballygall is a small suburban area located between Glasnevin and Finglas, on the northside of the city of Dublin, Ireland. It is also a townland divided between the civil parish of Finglas and that of Glasnevin.
0.5 miN
Park
Albert College Park, Dublin
12 min walk • Albert College Park is a public park owned by Dublin City Council and managed by the council's Parks and Landscape Services division. It is located in northern Glasnevin, in the mid-northern suburbs of Dublin.
1.2 miS
Street
Eccles Street, Dublin
32 min walk • Eccles Street is a street in Dublin, Ireland.
1.2 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Peter's Church, Dublin
31 min walk • St Peter's Church is a large Roman Catholic church located in Phibsborough, in the north of Dublin.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
DCU, Dublin
21 min walk • Dublin City University is a university based on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland. Created as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin in 1975, it enrolled its first students in 1980, and was elevated to university status in September 1989 by statute.
1.1 miS
Library, Art Deco architecture
Phibsborough Public Library, Dublin
29 min walk • Phibsborough Public Library is an art deco and Georgian style public library in Phibsborough, Dublin designed by Robert Sorley Lawrie working in the city architect's office under Horace O'Rourke.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balnagowan House?

Nearby attractions include Home Farm Road, Dublin (9 min walk), National Botanic Gardens, Dublin (11 min walk), Albert College Park, Dublin (12 min walk), Drumcondra Public Library, Dublin (15 min walk).

How to get to Balnagowan House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Balnagowan House:

Bus

#40 Mobhi Road, Home Farm Road • Lines: 11, 4, 9 (2 min walk)
#150 Mobhi Road, Home Farm Road • Lines: 4, 9 (3 min walk)

Train

Drumcondra (25 min walk)

Tram

Cabra • Lines: Luas Green Line (28 min walk)
Phibsborough • Lines: Luas Green Line (32 min walk)