Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in The Municipal District of Kilkenny City, Ireland
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3.4 km
66 m
Experience The Municipal District of Kilkenny City in Ireland in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in The Municipal District of Kilkenny CitySight 1: Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle is a castle in Kilkenny, Ireland, built in 1260 to control a fording-point of the River Nore and the junction of several routeways. It was a symbol of Norman occupation, and in its original 13th-century condition, it would have formed an important element of the town's defences with four large circular corner towers and a massive ditch, part of which can still be seen today on the Parade.
Sight 2: Shee's Almshouse
Shee Alms House was founded by the Shee family in 1582 'to accommodate twelve poor persons' in the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. It is a nationally significant Tudor period almshouse.
Sight 3: Town Hall
The Tholsel, also known as City Hall, is a municipal building in the High Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. It served as the meeting place by Kilkenny Borough Council until the council was abolished in 2014.
Sight 4: Saint Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory. It is situated on James's Street, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Sight 5: Rothe House
Rothe House is a late 16th-century merchant's townhouse complex located in the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. The complex was built by John Rothe Fitz-Piers between 1594–1610 and is made up of three houses, three enclosed courtyards, and a large reconstructed garden with orchard. As a museum, it is accessible to the public.
Sight 6: St. Francis Abbey
St. Francis Abbey, also called Kilkenny Grey Friary, is a medieval Franciscan abbey and National Monument located in Kilkenny City, Ireland.
Sight 7: Smithwick's Brewery Experience
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is a brewery-turned-brewery-tour located on the "medieval mile" in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Sight 8: Kyteler's Inn
Kyteler's Inn is a public house located in the centre of medieval Kilkenny in Ireland.
Sight 9: Butler Gallery
Butler Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and museum in Kilkenny, Ireland. It presents a collection of works by Irish and international artists from the 18th century to the present day. A wing has been devoted to the work of the Callan artist Tony O'Malley and his wife Jane.
Sight 10: St. John's Priory
St John's Priory, is a medieval Augustinian priory and National Monument located in Kilkenny City, Ireland. The Lady Chapel of the priory is now used as a parish church of the Church of Ireland.
Sight 11: Saint John's Church
The Church of Saint John the Evangelist, or John's Church, is a Gothic Revival style church in Kilkenny, Ireland. The Church was designed by William Hague and built from 1903 to 1908 on the site of an earlier church located in the graveyard. The grounds contain a trees and greenery.
Wikipedia: Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny (EN)
Sight 12: Maudlin Castle
Maudlin Castle is a tower house which formed part of a medieval hospital and National Monument located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
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