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| Kilkenny Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most beautiful medieval cities. Narrow streets, a great castle on a hilltop and many old buildings make the town a lot of fun to stroll around. From 1641 to 1650 Klikenny was the centre of power of an attempt of the Irish resistance to unite against the English. The Confederation of Kilkenny had its own parliament in town. |
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Crystal is made) is in the south-central region of Ireland. In the City Centre, a number of small bed-and-breakfasts are there to serve you, as well as a budget hostel. Either are very safe, and affordable to those on a budget. The hostel has a great atmosphere, kind staff, and an excellent location to wander the streets from. Kilkenny Castle - the author was unable to walk into it because of the lines, but was amazed by the sheer beauty of it. The Kilkenny Design Centre across the street from it has some great shopping. Kyteler's Inn - Kieran Street (at the foot of Butter Slip) Alice Kyteler was tried and convicted of witchery way back, and her whole family and staff were burned for it. This tavern is the same building she had lived in, and serves possibly the best food found in Ireland. Club 52 - near John Quay (near the River Nore), this nightclub was opened a few years back and is packed with people in the evening. One of the special features of this bar is that the bar's inside is rumored to be made with remains from an actual French church that had been destroyed (mostly) in WWII. The Gothic period architecture remains, with damage still apparent from its rugged appearance. The Pump House: A pub located across from the hostel, you're bound to make some new friends and learn some interesting things about kilkenny andthe current state of Irish society. Not for the faint of heart, the crowd here is young and full of energy. _________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] St. Canice's Cathedral Edit This Very nice 13th century cathedral, many carvings in black Kilkenny limestone. You can climb the tower. Ireland's second largest medieval cathedral was established by St.Canice as a monastic settlement in the 6th century, William the Earl Marshall built the cathedral on the site in the first decade of the 13th century.Much of the building was carried out between 1215 and 1260. Cromwell's troops wreaked havoc on the cathedral in 1650, but it survived and was restored in the 18th century along with its remarkable limestone grave slabs. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Castle Edit This This is the big attraction. An imposing structure standing high above the river. Founded in the 12-th century, it was restored in the 19-th. Within the castle is the Butler Gallery. Tours take place every 20 mins during July and August and take approx 45-50 Mins. Be prepared to leave your camera at a check-in. There is no photography allowed in the castle and they are serious about it. At the time the author took the tour, a security guard checked the guests' bags and required them to check their cameras downstairs. Opening Times : October more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] openings: October to March Daily 10.30am to 5.00pm (Closed for lunch 12.45 to 2.00pm) April - May Daily - 10.30am to 5.00pm. June -August Daily 9.30am to 7.00pm. September Daily - 10am to 6.30pm url: www.kilkenny.ie Butler Gallery Edit This In the castle, this gallery has a good display of modern art. Exhibitions vary. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] St. Canice's Cathedral Edit This Very nice 13th century cathedral, many carvings in black Kilkenny limestone. You can climb the tower. Ireland's second largest medieval cathedral was established by St.Canice as a monastic settlement in the 6th century, William the Earl Marshall built the cathedral on the site in the first decade of the 13th century.Much of the building was carried out between 1215 and 1260. Cromwell's troops wreaked havoc on the cathedral in 1650, but it survived and was restored in the 18th century along with its remarkable limestone grave slabs. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Castle Edit This This is the big attraction. An imposing structure standing high above the river. Founded in the 12-th century, it was restored in the 19-th. Within the castle is the Butler Gallery. Tours take place every 20 mins during July and August and take approx 45-50 Mins. Be prepared to leave your camera at a check-in. There is no photography allowed in the castle and they are serious about it. At the time the author took the tour, a security guard checked the guests' bags and required them to check their cameras downstairs. Opening Times : October more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] openings: October to March Daily 10.30am to 5.00pm (Closed for lunch 12.45 to 2.00pm) April - May Daily - 10.30am to 5.00pm. June -August Daily 9.30am to 7.00pm. September Daily - 10am to 6.30pm url: www.kilkenny.ie Butler Gallery Edit This In the castle, this gallery has a good display of modern art. Exhibitions vary. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Bars and Cafes Edit This Here are a few suggested places to drink a beer or a coffee. Contributors January 11, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Bar] Tynans Bridge House Bar Edit This Very old pub - there is a preservation order on it - well worth a visit. World66 rating: [rate it] address: johns bridge Langtons Edit This Pub very popular with tourists. World66 rating: [rate it] address: john street |
