At this spot on O’Connell Bridge in Dublin, a street photographer took a picture of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Ben Richards in 1948. At that time, Nelson’s Pillar could still be seen in the background; today, it is “The Spire”.

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During his stay in Dublin between 1948 and 1949, Wittgenstein regularly visited Bewley’s Café on Grafton Street, where he typically had an omelette and a cup of coffee.

Source: Monk, R. (1991). Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius. Vintage.

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Between 1948 and 1949, Ludwig Wittgenstein spent an extended period at Ross’s Hotel on Parkgate Street in Dublin, not far from Phoenix Park. The building has since undergone substantial alterations and is now known as the Ashling Hotel. A commemorative plaque beside the entrance marks Wittgenstein’s stay.

Source: Monk, R. (1991). Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius. Vintage.

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In 1948 and 1949, Ludwig Wittgenstein resided in Dublin and often retreated to the Botanic Gardens to work in solitude. A metal plaque embedded in the steps where he frequently sat now serves as a reminder of this period.

Source: Monk, R. (1991). Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius. Vintage.

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