tripcorner: Killarney, Ireland

Killarney, Ireland Ireland

Killarney is a small town of great touristic interest located at the gateway to Killarney National Parklands. This reserve, with its many lakes and forests, marks the beginning of the Ring of Kerry, a circular tourist route perfect for relaxing amidst nature. Like most cities in Ireland, Killarney is rich in architectural and historical sights. The city boasts charming architecture and a style reminiscent of the late 19th century. The city’s main monument is St. Mary’s Cathedral, adorned with mosaics and frescoes, and it is considered one of the most important and finest Gothic Revival churches of the nineteenth century in Ireland. Just 5 minutes from Killarney Town Centre, you’ll find the wonderfully restored 15th Century Ross Castle, home to the legendary Gaelic Chieftain O’Donoghue Ross. It overlooks the Lower Lake, the 7th-century monastery, and a 12th-century oratory on Innisfallen Island, located in the middle of the lake. Take a short stroll from the castle on Ross Island and visit the site of the old copper mine shafts. Or simply wander around the picturesque town. Discover its beautifully maintained and colorful shops. When you need a break, there are plenty of tea shops, restaurants, cafes, and pubs for a drink, meal, or snack. The people of the town are welcoming and friendly, always eager to help and offer advice to any visitor. Killarney, with its beautiful flower arrangements and freshly painted shop fronts gleaming proudly from every street, is a truly beautiful place simply created for rest and joy.

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Cork (ORK)

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Killarney, Ireland, Ireland

Killarney, Ireland Ireland