Castle
Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny, Ireland
A restored Norman castle with a long gallery, parkland and a view of the Nore.
Church, mosque or temple · Ireland · Leinster
St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower
A medieval cathedral beside an ancient round tower you can climb.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower matters
St Canice's is a 13th-century cathedral with a round tower beside it that is much older. If you are up for the narrow ladders, you can climb the tower to a view across the rooftops of Kilkenny. It is a peaceful site at the top of the Medieval Mile.
Talking points
- The round tower can be climbed.
- It is at the top of the Medieval Mile.
- Views over the city are good.
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