Belvelly Castle

#82 among destinations in Ireland

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Belvelly Castle is a 14th or 15th-century tower house in County Cork. It is situated next to the small village of Belvelly, opposite and overlooking the only road bridge connecting Fota Island to Great Island. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°53'17"N, 8°18'9"W

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Belvelly Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Colman's Cathedral, Fota Wildlife Park, Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork Golf Club.

2.6 miS
Imposing cathedral made from granite
St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
66 min walk • St. Colman's Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon on the skyline of Cobh, Ireland, a town steeped in maritime and emigrant history. This neo-Gothic cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of St Colman, dominates the town's elevated backdrop, offering an...
~1580 ftNW
Vast park with exotic animals and plants
Fota Wildlife Park, Cork
8 min walk • Fota Wildlife Park, a verdant oasis situated on the scenic Fota Island in the city of Cork, Ireland, is a renowned zoological park that beckons nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Established in 1983, this park has become an integral part of Ireland's wildlife...
4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork
102 min walk • Mahon Point Shopping Centre stands as a beacon of modern retail in Cork, Ireland's second-largest city. Since its opening in 2005, this contemporary mall has been serving locals and visitors alike with a diverse range of shopping options.
2.2 miW
Golf
Cork Golf Club
58 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Little Island in Cork, Ireland, Cork Golf Club stands as a prestigious emblem of the region's sporting landscape. Designed by the renowned golf architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie in 1927, this golf course is a testament to the fusion of natural...
2.7 miS
Specialty museum, Museum, Maritime museum
Cobh Heritage Centre, Cobh
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2.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cobh Museum, Cobh
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1.7 miS
Cemetery
Old Church Cemetery, Cobh
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2.2 miNE
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
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2.7 miS
51°50'57"N • 8°17'49"W
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh
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3.2 miSE
Lighthouse
Spit Bank Lighthouse
82 min walk • The Spit Bank Lighthouse close to Cobh in County Cork, Ireland is a screw-pile lighthouse which marks a shallow bank in the navigable channels of lower Cork Harbour. The platform was built by the blind Irish engineer Alexander Mitchell, with the lighthouse itself designed by George Halpin.
3.2 miS
Island
Haulbowline, Cobh
82 min walk • Haulbowline is an island in Cork Harbour off the coast of Ireland. The world's first yacht club was founded on Haulbowline in 1720.