Church of St Anne, Protestant church in Shandon district, Cork, Ireland
The Church of St Anne stands on a hilltop with red sandstone and white limestone walls, featuring an eight-bell tower reaching 36 meters high.
Built between 1722 and 1726, the church replaced an earlier structure dedicated to St Mary that was destroyed during the Siege of Cork in 1690.
The eight bells of the church tower, cast in Gloucester, ring across Cork city and inspired Francis Sylvester Mahony's song The Bells of Shandon.
Visitors can climb the tower stairs to reach the observation deck at 36 meters, offering views of Cork city and an opportunity to ring the bells.
The tower clock faces display different times, earning the nickname 'Four-Faced Liar,' while a golden salmon weathervane sits at the tower's peak.
Location: Cork
Inception: 1722
Website: http://shandonbells.ie
GPS coordinates: 51.90333,-8.47611
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:46
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