Castle
Blarney Castle and Gardens
Cork, Ireland
A medieval castle famous for the Blarney Stone, set in beautiful gardens.
Tower · Ireland · Munster
Shandon Bells and Tower
St Anne's Church tower, where visitors can ring the famous bells and look over Cork.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Shandon Bells and Tower matters
Shandon is the symbol of Cork, and you can ring its bells. Climb the tower of St Anne's church, find the ropes, and play simple tunes on the bells, to the amusement of the neighbours. Higher up you get a view across the red roofs of the city. It is a quirky and fun visit.
Talking points
- Visitors can ring the bells.
- The tower has city views.
- It sits in a historic neighbourhood.
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