Rock of Cashel, Medieval fortress in Cashel, Ireland
The Rock of Cashel stands on a limestone outcrop in the Golden Vale, featuring a round tower, Gothic cathedral, and Romanesque chapel within its walls.
The fortress served as the seat of the kings of Munster until 1101 when King Muirchertach Ua Briain transferred ownership of the complex to the church.
The medieval buildings contain rare Romanesque frescoes in Cormac's Chapel, representing religious artwork from the early Christian period in Ireland.
Entrance fees range from 4 euros for children to 8 euros for adults, with guided tours available daily between March and October from 9:00 to 15:45.
The 28-meter round tower, built around 1100, remains the oldest structure on site and represents traditional Irish defensive architecture.
Location: Cashel
Founders: Corc mac Luigthig
Website: http://heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/rockofcashel
GPS coordinates: 52.52000,-7.89000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
Ireland presents historical structures, landscapes, and coastal formations for photographers. Sites include cliffs, castles, libraries, parks, lighthouses, and waterfalls. The country offers medieval fortresses, basalt geological formations, and ancient monastery sites.
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