Kylemore Abbey, Benedictine abbey in Connemara, Ireland
The Victorian castle-turned-abbey stands at the foot of mountains, reflecting its white facade in the waters of Lough Pollacappul lake.
Mitchell Henry, a wealthy businessman, built Kylemore Castle in 1868, and in 1920 Benedictine nuns transformed it into an abbey after fleeing Belgium.
The abbey maintains Irish traditions through daily history presentations, music performances, and the production of handmade pottery and chocolate items.
The estate opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering access to restored period rooms, a neo-Gothic church, and a six-acre Victorian walled garden.
Inside the walled garden, visitors discover twenty-one glass houses and a collection of plants from the Victorian period, maintained using traditional gardening methods.
Location: County Galway
Inception: 1920
Fee: Yes
Address: Pollacappul, Co. Galway, Ireland
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Phone: +3539552001
Website: https://kylemoreabbey.com
GPS coordinates: 53.56168,-9.88926
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:36
These European monasteries and religious structures display architecture from medieval to modern times. The buildings showcase different architectural styles and occupy notable geographic locations: on islands, mountain peaks, or among lavender fields. Many of these monasteries remain active religious centers today.
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