Kilkenny Castle Tour

Kilkenny, Ireland, mainly revolves around the city's castle. It's a stunning place, so spend more time there! _ ✅️Kilkenny Castle Also the core attraction of the city, it was built in the 12th century by the Norman conqueror Strongbow and was later held by the Butler family for nearly 600 years. The castle blends Norman and French styles, with its four corner towers and thick stone walls retaining medieval defensive features, while the interior decoration showcases the luxury of 19th-century aristocratic life. _ ✅️St. Canice's Cathedral The second longest cathedral in Ireland, built in the 13th century in the Gothic style, it retains its original medieval structure. _ ✅️Black Abbey The first Dominican abbey in Ireland, originally built in 1225, the existing buildings were mostly rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries. _ ✅️Rothe House Kilkenny's best-preserved 16th-century building complex, consisting of three houses and an enclosed courtyard, showcasing the lifestyle of citizens during the Tudor period.