Clara Castle
#207 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Clara Castle is a tower house located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. ()
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Clara Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral, Rothe House.
Tours of restored 12th-century fortressKilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
109 min walk • Kilkenny Castle stands as a testament to Ireland's medieval grandeur, dominating the skyline of Kilkenny City with its imposing structure. Originally built in 1195 by Norman occupiers, the castle has undergone numerous transformations throughout its storied history...
Catholic cathedral and 9th-century towerSt Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny
115 min walk • St Canice's Cathedral, a historical beacon nestled in the medieval city of Kilkenny, Ireland, stands as a testament to the country's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This ancient church, dating back to the 13th century, is a pivotal landmark that has witnessed the...
Stately 19th-century Catholic churchSt Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
118 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, St Mary's Cathedral stands as an imposing and inspirational beacon of faith and history. This magnificent church, constructed from locally sourced limestone, has dominated the city's skyline since its consecration in 1857.
Museum, Historical place, History museumRothe House, Kilkenny
113 min walk • Rothe House, a gem nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a remarkable example of a 16th-century merchant's townhouse. Built between 1594 and 1610, this historic structure offers a unique window into the domestic life of the prosperous Rothe family, who were...
Museum, BrewerySmithwick's Experience Kilkenny, Kilkenny
113 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland, the Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny offers a journey through time in the world of brewing. This museum, situated in an old Victorian brewing building, brings the story of Smithwick's, Ireland's oldest beer brand, to life with...
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architectureBlack Abbey, Kilkenny
116 min walk • The Black Abbey of Kilkenny, Ireland, is a Catholic priory of the Dominican Order, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. Black Abbey was established in 1225 as one of the first houses of the Dominican Order in Ireland. The history of the Black Abbey is marked by several reversals of fortune under different governments.
Forts and castlesMaudlin Castle, Kilkenny
104 min walk • Maudlin Castle is a tower house which formed part of a medieval hospital and National Monument located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Museum, Art gallery, Art museumButler Gallery, Kilkenny
109 min walk • 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.
City hallThe Tholsel, Kilkenny
112 min walk • The Tholsel on High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland was built in 1761 by Alderman William Colles as place for collecting tolls, but has also been used as a customs house, a courthouse and a guildhall.
BridgeGreen's Bridge, Kilkenny
111 min walk • Green's Bridge, or Greensbridge, is an elegant, Palladian-style, limestone arch bridge that crosses the river Nore in Kilkenny, Ireland. The bridge is a series of five elliptical arches of high-quality carved limestone masonry with a two-arch culvert to the east.
Visitor center, MemorialShee Alms House, Kilkenny
111 min walk • 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.
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