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Medieval Mile City Map 2017 s Bridge Map Legend Things to see and do in Kilkenny Green’ City Wall Pe 1 Kilkenny Castle 13 Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny 16 Post Office Nore Linear ace P Bus Station 2 Butler Gallery 14 Rothe House & Garden Walk ark Irelands Medieval Mile Toilets 3 Castle Yard 15 St. Canice’s Cathedral & Round Tower Wa Cinema 4 National Craft Gallery 16 The Bishops Palace/Heritage Council lk Car Park P Carnegie Libraryy 5 Butler House & Garden 17 The Black Abbey 15 Information River Walking tourour 6 Shee Alms House/Tourist Information 18 Black Freren Gate Theatre Garda Station 7 Medieval Mile Museum 19 St. Mary’s Cathedral 8 Tholsel - Town Hall 20 Talbot Tower Shopping Centre Train Station 9 The Hole in the Wall 21 County Hall BUS Bus Stop 10 Butter Slip 22 St. John’s Priory Wolfe 11 Kyteler’s Inn 23 Magdalen Castle ToTonene St. 12 Court House - Grace’s Castle Dean St. P Lad P P 13 12 f 17 oot bridgey Desart Michael St P 18 14 arliament St. P DUBLIN RO P AD 11 Joh n’ 22 s Quay Maudlin St. P Nowlan Park GAA 23 P St.Kier P 21 St. an John St. Nore High St. Valley . 10 Wa t lk S l l 19 i M 8 k James St. c a l B 6 7 C a na l William St. Walk 9 Parnell St. P Rose Inn St. 2 High St. The Parade 1 Friary St P BUS The Wa Pa Castle Rd tershe 3 d R700 tric 4 Ormonde St. k 20 Ormonde Rd. 5 1 Kilkenny Castle: 7 Medieval Mile prison in 1566. 18 Black Freren Gate: Museum It became a courthouse at the end of the 18th Black Freren Gate (also known as Black Friar’s Gate) A 12th century castle set in extensive century. It features as part of Kilkenny City Historic Unearth 800 years of Irish History at is located in close proximity to the Black Abbey. parklands, built for William Marshall and remodeled in Walking Tour. the Medieval Mile Museum. This landmark is the sole existing remnant of the Victorian times. This was the principal seat of the Butler Kilkenny’s newest visitor attraction is located in entrance gates from the Abbey to the medieval city’s family, Marquesses and Dukes of Ormonde. the heart of the city and the centre of Ireland’s Smithwicks Hightown. The castle park and gardens are accessible free of 13 Medieval Mile. charge while daily tours of the castle are available. Experience Kilkenny Set in the 13th century St Mary’s church and Tour App available and an audio tour can be purchased graveyard we tell the stories of Kilkenny’s With over 300 years of brewing 19 St Mary’s Cathedral: at the attraction. experience, let your senses come to Welcome to Kilkenny. powerful patrons and inspired creators through the monuments and artefacts they left behind. life as you immerse yourself in the St Mary’s Cathedral a towering history of Ireland’s favourite Ale. Go back in time to 186-feet cut-limestone structure Once the medieval capital of Ireland, the city has a 2 Butler Gallery: the 1300s, walk with the monks of St. Francis Abbey was built between 1843 and 1857 rich medieval heritage visible through its narrow and discover how the beer was first born. Get a One of Ireland's most vibrant contemporary art spaces, by William Deane Butler based on the design of streetscapes; its historical buildings and flavour for how our famous beer is made, from Gloucester Cathedral. the Butler Gallery is central to Kilkenny’s cultural life. 8 Tholsel Town Hall: feeling the heat of the first malt to savouring the last landmarks. The cathedral is accessible from the Black Abbey via It houses an excellent calendar of exhibitions from drop of a refreshing pint. The city's origins predate existing medieval renowned Irish and International artists and is free of The name Tholsel comes from two Black Mill Street. landmarks. Saint Canice (who gives Kilkenny its charge. It offers a year-round innovative education old English words ‘toll’ meaning tax Highlights, including the massive Gothic façade, are name) founded a monastic settlement here in the programme for all ages. Some of its permanent and ‘sael’ meaning hall and is fondly referred to as Rothe House & Garden: an Italian marble high altar, relics of St Cosmos and the Town Hall. 14 6th century. The 9th century round tower beside collection is based in public, civic and hotel venues St Damian and Benzoni’s statue of Our Lady. Constructed in 1761 using local limestone, it the wonderful stone cathedral of St Canice’s, is a throughout the city. Built in 1594 by John Rothe, this served as custom house, guildhall, courthouse and 17th century merchant’s townhouse remaining monastic landmark. Built in the 13th today is a seat of local government and tax 20 consists of three houses with Talbot’s Tower: century and a showcase to ornate stonemasonry collection. A favourite spot for busking musicians 3 courtyards. Over 2,500 artifacts from Talbot's Tower and its adjoining walls are the best skills, St Canice’s is the second longest Cathedral Kilkenny Castle Yard: and street art exhibitions! Kilkenny’s history are displayed here in its museum, preserved section of the city's medieval defenses. In in Ireland. Built in 1790, this unique complex of while the garden is a reconstruction of a 17th 1989, a section of the walls collapsed. In 2006, a Strongbow, the legendary Norman invader, built a stone buildings in a courtyard setting century urban garden on a Burgage plot. flagship conservation project to stabilise the was once the stables/coach houses of 9 building began. The fallen walls were restored and fort in the 12th century on the site where Kilkenny Hole in the Wall: The Museum and Garden are open to visitors and the Castle. the tower updated to present as a public amenity. Castle stands today. William Marshall also house an archaeological library, a gift shop & Housing a centre of creativity and design since 1960’s, A 16th Century tavern in Ireland’s The restored tower and adjoining archaeological (Strongbow's son-in-law, 4th Earl of Pembroke) book collection and a genealogy service. attracting leading designers from Europe, it has helped oldest surviving townhouse. To park are accessible to the public. fortified the city walls, built a stone castle on the Kilkenny become recognised as a centre of design gain access from the High St to the rear of the site and consolidated the Norman's position of excellence. inner house, a hole was punched in the wall, thus power in the city. giving it its name. Explore the courtyards and visit the National Craft St Canice’s Cathedral 21 County Hall: Ireland’s only witch trials took place in Kilkenny Gallery, Kilkenny Design Craft Centre and some craft Today this venue hosts an array of cultural events, 15 in 1324 (supposedly Europe’s first witchcraft workshops which form part of the Kilkenny Craft Trail. from literature, to music, dance and other artistic & Round Tower: Dating from 1666 and serving as the offices to the Local Government, Kilkenny County Council, the trials). Dame Alice Kyteler (Innkeeper and forms. A ‘treasure chest’ of character and A site for Christian worship led by 4 characters.... A truly hidden gem! St Canice in the 6th century, the building was once referred to as Kilkenny College. Moneylender) was accused of using poison and Former students included the renowned author National Craft Gallery: Cathedral was erected in the 13th sorcery against her four husbands, having Jonathan Swift and the world travelled philosopher 10 century. One of only two medieval round towers in amassed a fortune from them. Before she could Established in 2000 by the Design Crafts Council of The Butter Slip: George Berkeley (after whom, Berkeley University, Ireland, this is Ireland’s leading centre for Ireland that can be climbed, the 9th century tower, be tried, Alice fled to England, but her maid was With its arched entry and stone steps, the ‘Butter USA is named). contemporary craft and design. offers the best views of the city. flogged and burned at the stake. Slip’, a narrow and dark walkway connecting High The 1.6km riverside boardwalk from Maudlin Street The Gallery brings together the best and brightest of St with St Kieran's St (previously called Low Lane) Daily tours are available of both attractions, while a to Ossory Bridge, linking to the Nore Valley Walk The city prides itself on its lively culture and small scale model of 1640s Kilkenny is on display in Irish and international designers, artists and makers is the most picturesque of Kilkenny's many can be accessed from here. entertainment scene with a range of live music the Cathedral. through exhibitions exploring issues of material narrow medieval corridors. It was built in 1616 and theatre events available throughout the city’s culture in interesting and accessible ways. It hosts an and once provided a market location for the stalls pubs and music venues. An array of festivals and annual programme of talks, performances, children’s of butter vendors given its naturally cool 22 St John’s Priory: event programmes are hosted annually, including activities, workshops and weekly free tours. temperatures. 16 the renowned Kilkenny Arts Festival (August) The Bishop’s Palace: Built in the 13th Century by the Augustinians who remained there until the mid 15th century when which features a variety of classical music events, In 1350, after the Black Death, under the rule of Henry VIII it was handed over to art exhibitions, literary readings, workshops, jazz 5 Butler House and Gardens: 11 Kyteler’s Inn: construction of the original Bishop’s the state.
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