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Papal Cross
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Keith
August 24, 2016
The Papal Cross at Phoenix Park, erected for the Pope's visit in 1979
Indira
February 23, 2018
You can spot wild deer around (bring carrots with you!)
Katrine
August 18, 2016
With a beautiful view of the park, the local deer & a perfect picnic spot. The Papal Cross is a simple large white cross that was erected near the edge of the Fifteen Acres for the Papal visit of Pope John Paul II on the 29th September 1979. On this day Pope John Paul II delivered an open-air sermon to more than 1.25 million people. The Papal Cross was designed by the Irish firm of Scott, Tallon Walker Architects and constructed by John Sisk & Sons. It stands 116 feet high and is made of steel girders. After several attempts to erect the cross, it was eventually put in place on the 14th September, which is also the feast day of the Exaltation of the Cross.
With a beautiful view of the park, the local deer & a perfect picnic spot. The Papal Cross is a simple large white cross that was erected near the edge of the Fifteen Acres for the Papal visit of Pope John Paul II on the 29th September 1979. On this day Pope John Paul II delivered an open-air sermo…
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Dublin 8, D
Phoenix Park