HERMIT'S CAVE AT ST ANNE'S PARK 22/07/2026, 13:15
In 19th-century estate planning, a clear line was drawn between a grotto (a decorative alcove, such as the one beside the Annie Lee Bridge) and a hermitage (a secluded retreat). The Hermit’s Cave remains one of the most evocative examples of this romantic architectural tradition in Dublin today.
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HERMIT'S CAVE AT ST ANNE'S PARK