King John's Castle, Military castle and museum in Limerick, Ireland.
The castle features five facades with tall walls surrounding a rectangular courtyard, including four towers positioned at strategic points along the Shannon River.
Constructed in 1210 on former Viking settlements, the fortress served as a Norman stronghold to control the Shannon River between Lough Derg and Lough Ree.
The exhibition halls present medieval artifacts, military equipment, and architectural elements that represent eight centuries of Irish defensive engineering and warfare.
The castle welcomes visitors daily from 9:30 to 18:00, offering guided tours, interactive displays, and educational programs about medieval military life.
The castle walls incorporate a curved base design that deflected projectiles launched from the battlements during medieval siege warfare.
Location: Limerick
Inception: 1210
Address: Nicholas St, Englishtown, Limerick, V94 FX25, Ireland V94 C63X
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-18:00
Phone: +(061)370501
Website: https://kingjohnscastle.com
GPS coordinates: 52.66972,-8.62556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:22
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