Russborough
Russborough was built for Joseph Leeson, later Earl of Milltown. Building began in 1741 and took ten years to complete. The architect was Richard Castle (Cassells). The house is built of granite and is in the Palladian style. Important features in the house include stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marble mantelpieces, inlaid floors and lavish use of mahogany in doors, dados and staircase. The house which is beautifully maintained, contains painting from the Beit Collection, fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain and silver.
| Situated | Situated 30km from Dublin on the N81, 3km south of Blessington | | Open | Mid March - End April: Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 17.00 May, June, July, August, September: every day 10.00-17.00 October: Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00-17.00 Last admission 17.00 | | Admission | Adults €10.00, Students €8.00, Under 16 €5.00, Family Ticket €25 | | Facilities | Guided Tours, Shop, Café, Parking, Toilets. Maze open daily throughout the season.
| | Contact | Marian Kelly Russborough, Blessington, Co. Wicklow Tel: +353 45 865239 Fax: +353 45 865054 Email: russborough@eircom.net
Web Site: www.russborough.ie
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