Must Visit Attractions in Killarney"

"Must Visit Attractions in Killarney"

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Ross Castle "15th-century restored castle overlooking the lake"

Picturesquely sited on the edge of Lough Leane, 15th-century Ross Castle was an O'Donoghue chieftain stronghold. According to legend, the castle would never be conquered by land. In the 17th century, Cromwellian forces successfully attacked the castle by crossing the lake, fulfilling the by bea & txema prophecy. Modern tour guides offer substantial and interesting historical facts, and provide tours of the restored tower and 17th century dwelling house.

+353 64 3 5851 Ross Road, Killarney

Muckross House "Magnificent Victorian Mansion"

Designed by Scottish architect William Burns for Henry Arthur Herbert and completed in 1843, Muckross House is a Victorian splendor. The house changed hands several times before its final owner, Senator Arthur Rose Vincent, generously gave the estate to Ireland in his wife's memory. The rooms are furnished with period furniture, many pieces of which are by bea & txema unique to the house. The basement gives a view of servant life including the enormous kitchen and impressive wine cellar. In other basement rooms, there are weaving and pottery demonstrations. You can tour the house on your own with a comprehensive guidebook or wait until sufficient numbers make up a guided tour. Check website for further information.

+353 64 667 0144 www.muckross-house.ie/ [email protected] Kenmare Road, Kilarney National Park, Killarney

Killarney National Park "Irealand's First National Park"

An expanse of green that seems to embrace the Lough Leane and the Lake Muckross of Killarney, the Killarney National Park lays sprawled over a massive area of 102.89 square kilometer(39.73 square miles). Founded in 1932, it was the first space to be designated a national park in the city. Though started on a smaller estate, the park has grown extensively over by Philip Pötsch, Philipweb the years, and plays host to an incredible assemblage of flora and fauna. A luxuriant canvas of verdant paradise, the park's rolling landscape is delightfully stippled with a melange of massive mountains, jagged cliffs, lush greens, pristine lakes, and gorgeous waterfalls. The park is home to the city's sole remaining native deer, and is a vast haven of chirpy, warbling birds. Draped in loving sheaths of bogland and woodland comprising oak and yew, this viridescent park is as much steeped in history and archaeology as it is in natural beauty. A stirring testament to this fact is the strong existence of pre-Christian remnants like the Inisfallen Abbey and Muckross Abbey, along with other monastic ruins. A dazzling menagerie of tranquillity, nature, history and culture, Killarney National Park is one of Ireland's finest.

+353 64 663 1440 www.killarneynationalpark [email protected] Killarney National Park, .ie/ Killarney

Muckross Abbey "15th-century abbey with ancient graveyard"

Built in 1448, this Franciscan friary is one of the best preserved in Ireland. The ruins are partly Norman, partly Gothic, with impressive cloisters surrounding a massive yew tree; this yew is said to be as old as the abbey itself. When the abbey was attacked in 1589, the friars hid sacred vessels and church valuables on one of the 30 lake islands. Although tortured, the by carlo cravero friars would not reveal their secret and the riches were never found. The abbey is surrounded by a graveyard, which holds the remains of ancient O'Sullivan, MacGillycuddy, and O'Donoghue chieftains, as well as the last King of Desmond.

+353 64 3 1633 Muckross Estate, Killarney

Gap of Dunloe "From Killarney's Best Spots"

Despite the seemingly never-ending summer stream of travelers on foot, pony and in jaunting car, the Gap of Dunloe remains a spectacular beauty spot. Viewing the Gap during the quiet winter months can be preferable, though it may be difficult to find a long enough dry period to walk. The rewards are great: beautiful mountain lakes, cascading rivers on the by catsper mountainsides, and gravity-defying sheep in every visible crevice. As travelers reach the top of the Gap, the lakes spread out in a breath-taking vista. The road then descends into Black Valley and leads to motor boats bound for Killarney across the lakes.

+353 64 663 0200 www.gapofdunloetours.co [email protected] Gap of Dunloe, Killarney m/ m

Ladies View (Ireland) "Spectacular Views of Killarney"

Once part of the enormous Herbert estate at Muckross, the road to this scenic vista was improved in honor of Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. The panorama inspired such awe and gasps of admiration from the Queen's ladies in waiting that it was dubbed "Ladies' View." From this point, the Upper Lake, Middle Lake, Black Valley, MacGillycuddy Reeks, and Gap of by dusi_bbg Dunloe are clearly visible. On a fine day, there are few sights in the world more impressive than this.

+353 76 603 2398 (Tourist www.ringofkerrytourism.com/ring- Ring of Kerry-N17, Killarney Information) of-kerry-attractions.html#att1

Carraig An Cappeen "Ice Age Geological Oddity"

Carraig an Cappeen (the rock with a hat) is a geological peculiarity left from the last Ice Age. An enormous sandstone boulder sits on top of a ten- foot high limestone pillar. Geologists call these balancing stones "glacial erratics" as they were pushed into position by a moving glacier. Resembling a giant mushroom, Carraig an Cappeen is double the height by Kglavin of an average man and quite an amazing sight. The unusual rock formation stands on privately owned land and permission should be sought from the owner. You can find the Carraig an Cappeen two kilometres east of Kenmare, near the Cleady Bridge.

+353 64 4 1233 Killowen, Kenmare