Ireland's top sights

Killarney National Park (County Kerry)
Travelers who explore Ireland's many attractions unanimously recognize Killarney National Park as the most beautiful place.
Killarney National Park on the shores of the lakes of the same name was founded in 1932. Unique natural conditions have been preserved here. As much as 10,000 hectares, on which the park is located, are occupied by heathland, orchards, and forests. Most of it is located in the mountainous terrain. In the park the traveler can meet the red deer, squirrel, marten. There live owls, white-fronted geese, peregrine falcons and falcons. All the inhabitants of the park live in natural conditions.
The jewel of the park is Ros Castle, built in the XV century, the ancestral home of the O'Donahue-Ros clan.
A walk through Killarney National Park takes you to the small town of the same name. Only about 15 thousand people permanently live here, but due to a large number of tourists the place can hardly be called deserted. The city of Killarney is one of the most popular places in Europe for weddings. Not surprisingly, a rose-covered veranda is added to every house.

Castle Rock of Cashel (County Tipperary, Cashel town)
The sights of Ireland would not be complete without mentioning the incredible beauty of Cashel Castle, which was a royal residence in the past. It was also one of the many religious centers. What is interesting about this historical monument?
The first mention of the castle dates back to the IV century AD. Then it was a fortification, which was built at a height of sixty meters. Until 1101 Munster kings lived there. Then the building was granted to the church and became the residence of the archbishop.
In 1647, Cashel and its suburbs were almost destroyed. Until our time the castle has remained without a roof. In appearance (when viewed from above) it resembles a cross. The building has a high tower (28 m). This is the most famous part of the complex. In addition, it is possible to see there a transept (architectural object) with amazing beauty windows, two small chapels and burial places of archbishops.
The facade was decorated with arches, cornices, animal figures, etc. Inside you can see the wall paintings, which were discovered in the 1980s. Castle Cashel is an amazing opportunity to touch the history, architecture and culture of the past at the same time.

Powerscourt Manor (Enniskerry)
Located in County Wicklow, the famous Powerscourt Manor is surrounded by lush parkland where you can take a great break from the noise of the city and enjoy the cool of the gardens. The many green spaces, neat lawns and flowerbeds, ponds and fountains, bridges and statues in unexpected places, all impress the city dweller with their splendor and tranquility. There is an air of tranquility.
The building was founded in the XIII century by a Frenchman named Power, hence the name of the estate. Nearly four hundred years later, it came into Sir Wingfield's possession as a reward for military achievements. The structure was subsequently remodeled and acquired a modern, classic Irish look as early as the mid-18th century. And a young viscount set out to create around it the best park in Ireland, which was done.
In addition to the main building itself, there is a golf club and the luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel. Tourists will want to take a look at the pepperbox tower, which was built for the Prince of Wales' visit and is an exact copy of the pepperbox from his service.

St. Patrick's Cathedral (Dublin)
The celebration of St. Patrick's Day has long been popular around the world, but it is in Dublin that fans of this fun celebration, while sightseeing in Ireland, can personally visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and experience the stories of his life.
This building was erected in 1192 and today is considered one of the most well-preserved constructions of those old years on the territory of Ireland and the whole Europe.
The place of the building of the ancient cathedral became in those ancient times a spring of St. Patrick, which is located between the two branches of the river Poddel. Today the ancient St. Patrick's Cathedral is known not just as an ancient church building. It became the cathedral church of this city as early as 1192, thanks to Archbishop John Comyn of Dublin. For many centuries groups of ecclesiastical buildings have formed around the cathedral. This is also where the archbishop's house is located. A visit to the Cathedral grounds allows you to see all the features of the architecture over the years.
The cathedral has had its ups and downs over the centuries. Today it is once again one of Dublin's leading government and ecclesiastical buildings. A Memorial Day ceremony is held here every year. Many of the celebrations held on the Cathedral grounds are attended personally by the president.

Kells Abbey (Kells Town, County Meath)
Kell Abbey is one of the most famous abbeys within Ireland. It is on the list of must-see places for those looking for what to see in Ireland due to the good preservation of all its buildings. A large number of religious buildings have been built in the country over the centuries, but much of them have not survived and were destroyed during the Viking raids. Kell Abbey escaped this fate, and its ancient walls have survived almost exactly as they were seen by the distant ancestors of the modern Irish.
It was in this abbey that the Book of Kell was created. This ancient literary work is now preserved in Dublin at Trinity College.
It is also worth a trip to Kells to enjoy the amazing natural beauty that surrounds Kells Abbey. There are untouched corners that perfectly frame the walls of the ancient structure. Once here, you can feel like a real passenger in a time machine.

Dublin Castle (Dublin)
To see Ireland, most tourists start from the city of Dublin. There are many Irish sights in this city and one of the most important is considered to be Dublin Castle.
This amazing historical monument was founded in 1204. It's been excellently preserved to this day and is still the main castle of Ireland. Today it's home to a government complex of buildings.
Reception of such high-ranking guests is a usual task for this historic structure. At various times during its many centuries of existence, it has housed the viceroys of the English crown in Ireland. The castle was their residence. It was for a time the residence of the King. President Hyde Douglas of Ireland chose the castle as his residence in 1938.
Most of the structures of the castle over the long centuries of its existence have been destroyed. Many of the buildings were built in the XVII-XIX centuries. But you can see the ancient walls, built almost a thousand years ago. Despite the high status of the government, excursions are held on the territory of this monument of architecture. Due to the excellent acoustics of the dungeon is beloved by connoisseurs of symphonic music.