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Killarney Ireland

Killarney is a small town of great touristic interest located at the gateway to Killarney National Parklands. This reserve with many lakes and forests is the start of the Ring of Kerry, a circular tourist route perfect to relax amidst nature. Just like the majority of cities of Ireland, Killarney is rich in architectural and historical sights. The city has charming architecture and style reminiscent of the late 19th century. The city’s main monument is St. Mary’s Cathedral, decorated with mosaics and frescos, it is considered to be one of the most important and best Gothic Revival churches of the nineteenth century in Ireland. 5 minutes from Killarney Town Centre, we find the wonderfully restored 15th Century Ross Castle home to the legendary Gaelic Chieftain O’Donoghue Ross. It overlooks the Lower Lake, the 7th century monastery and a 12th century oratory on Innisfallen Island, located in the middle of the lake. Take a short stroll from the castle on Ross Island and visit the site the old copper mine shafts. Or simply stroll around the picturesque town. Discover it’s beautifully maintained and colourful shops. When you need a break there are plenty of tea shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs for a drink, meal or snack. The people of the town are welcoming and friendly, always eager to help and give advice to any visitor. Killarney, with beautiful flower arrangements and freshly painted shop fronts gleaming proudly from every street, is a truly beautiful place simply created for rest and joy.

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Killarney, Ireland

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