The most beautiful sights of Ireland
The best of Ireland's sights
If you like ancient Christian monuments in the form of old monasteries and abbeys, mysterious castles and ruins, Ireland is the ideal country to visit. There is an inexhaustible number of such monuments. In addition, there are also ancient megalithic buildings on display. Let's take a look at the most beautiful sights that Ireland has to offer
Rock of Cashel Castle
The castle of Kings
Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's most important and oldest castles. Many kings lived here, and one of them – Aengus was baptized by St. Patrick, patron of Ireland. Apart from its own, beautifully fortified castle, there is also the ruin of the great cathedral continue reading
Dublin
The capital city of Ireland
Dublin city has almost two million inhabitants. Famous is mainly for its typical bars. The most significant monuments are Dublin Castle, Father Matthew Bridge and Trinity College Dublin. continue reading
Glendalough
Picturesque landscape at an ancient monastery
Glendalough, set in a glaciered valley, is an example of the true Irish atmosphere – an ancient stone monastery with remnants of a surrounding village, a river with dark water and the surrounding flat hills. continue reading
Kylemore Abbey
Impressive abbey
At the northern end of the Connemara National Park, the imposing Kylemore Abbey is right on the lake. It does not matter at all that this building is not particularly historical (built in 1920), because it is built in a typical style in a beautiful location. continue reading
Blarney Castle
The most famous castle in Ireland
Castle Blarney, because of its height as if it were in fairy tales. Next to it is a tall lonely tower and beautiful gardens around. At the other end of the garden is the exhibition palace – Blarney House continue reading
Kilkenny Castle
Medieval castle with a beautiful garden
Kilkenny is a small town with twenty thousand inhabitants. The main attraction of the city is a preserved medieval castle with beautiful adjacent gardens and a park. The ideal place to relax if you enjoy the changing Irish weather continue reading
Cahir Castle
Monumental Irish Castle
One of the largest Irish castles is undoubtedly the Cahir built in the city of the same name. The castle is surrounded by a nice golf course continue reading
Ross Castle
A mighty tower castle
The beautiful Ross Castle is one of the typical tower castles in Ireland with a massive dominant tower that also served as a residential palace. It is the most important palace in the Killarney National Park. Moreover, it has a very picturesque location right by Lake Leane continue reading
Sligo Abbey
The beautiful ruins of the medieval abbey
The largest monument in Sligo is the ruins of a massive medieval abbey. Like almost every such Irish monument, this ruin has no roof. But it will surely impress you with an interesting atmosphere. continue reading
Muckross House
Palace between two lakes
Muckross House is picturesquely situated in beautiful landscapes near Lake Leane and Lake Muckross. An ideal place to walk and enjoy the surrounding romantic countryside continue reading
Dunguaire castle
Castle right by the sea
Just a short distance from the city of Kinvarra, the pretty tower castle of Dunguaire is right on the seashore. Like most Irish castles, it is dominated by a large, massive tower that served as a residential palace. continue reading
Newgrange
The prehistoric complex
The most important building in ancient Ireland is monumental Newgrange, built even before the pyramids of Egypt. To this day he does not know exactly what purpose they served, but most likely it was an important religious building. continue reading
Muckross Abbey
Fortified Abbey
Almost like every Irish medieval monument, there is a Muckross Abbey without a roof and looks more like a small castle than a church building. Glorious is for the giant yew tree that has grown in the central courtyard for many hundred years. continue reading
Slane Abbey
The Abbey of St. Patrick
On the hill of Slane is perhaps the most interesting abbey ruins in Ireland – Slane Abbey. There are a lot of Celtic crosses, a statue of St. Patrick and very few tourists, yet here it has a very strong atmosphere. continue reading
Fanad Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse in northern Ireland in Donegal
The beacons have been used to navigate seafarers at sea since time immemorial. One such – Fanad Head Lighthouse – you can find in Northern Ireland in County Donegal, which undoubtedly holds its function even today. It is located on the so-called Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches across the west coast of Ireland and is swept by the wild waves of the open Atlantic. continue reading
Parke´s Castle
Castle at Lake Lough Gill
Right next to the scenic Lough Gill is the beautiful Parke's castle. Unlike most Irish castles, this looks more continental. Besides your own tour of the castle, it is worthwhile to take a walk along the shores of the lake continue reading
Megalitic place Carrowmore
Instead of ancient tombs and dolmen
Only one kilometer from Sligo is one of Ireland's most significant megalithic sites – Carrowmor. Unlike the more famous Newgrange, there are far fewer visitors, so you can enjoy the ancient atmosphere of this place much better. continue reading
Ruins of the church in Gowran
Beautiful medieval stone church
The small town of Gowran is mainly visited by tourists thanks to the St. Mary church, which looks more like a fortified castle continue reading
Leamaneh Castle
The ruin of mighty castle tower
At the western end of the marvelous landscape The Burren is a massive ruin of a castle Leamaneh. The ruins lies a little off the main tourist circuits so here is a very peacful atmosphere. continue reading
Monasterboice
Cemetery with unique Celtic crosses
Monasterboice, one of the earliest Christian settlements in Ireland, it is interesting by a huge Celtic crosses from the 10th century. Another dominant of this place is the high watchtower. continue reading
Old Mellifont Abbey
The ruins of picturesque abbey
If you visit the ancient Old Mellifont Abbey you can see here, unfortunately only ruins. Anyway, it's a classic example of medieval Irish ecclesiastical architecture. continue reading
Gallarus Oratory
An ancient Christian church
On the beautiful Dingle Peninsula, one of the oldest Christian buildings in Ireland – Gallarus Oratory – is found. Thanks to the surrounding countryside, you may feel as if you've been a few hundred years back. continue reading
Brownshill dolmen
The heaviest stone
Brownshill Dolmen is famous for its top stone, which is considered the most massive in Europe with a weight of around 100 tons. So getting him up had to get our ancestors pretty busy continue reading
Ross Errilly Friary
Ruins of a Franciscan monastery
Ross Errilly Friary is a medieval Franciscan monastery located about a mile northwest of Headford, County Galway. It is a national monument of Ireland and is one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the country. Although residents usually refer to it as „Ross Abbey“, it is not technically correct because the community has never had an abbot. Nevertheless, I can recommend this place for a short stop. Admission is free and you can walk and see the entire building in all its majestic size. continue reading
