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Glendalough/Gleann Dá Locha - Glendalough Lakes

This is a place where St. Kevin came on 498 AD and set up a house. This is one of the most important Irish historic and Christian sites. You can enjoy nice scenery and monastic site with very old ruined churches as well as the symbol of Glendalough – the round tower. If you have enough time you can hike the mountains there. The largest problem is the almost non existent public transportation, so better if you have your own car to come here.

Last visit to Glendalough Lakes: Dec 2006
Intro Written Jul 26, 2007
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St Kevin’s Kitchen (monastic site) - Glendalough Lakes

St Kevin’s Kitchen (monastic site) Things to Do (8)

Actually this is 11th century church not a kitchen. It looks like it has been rebuilt later as I can’t believe the... more travel advice

Priest’s house (monastic site) - Glendalough Lakes

Priest’s house (monastic site) Things to Do (8)

This building dates from 12th century. It is named a “Priest’s house” as it was the burial place for priests. more travel advice

Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul (monastic site) - Glendalough Lakes

Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul... Things to Do (8)

This was the main and biggest church of monastery. more travel advice

The gateway (monastic site) - Glendalough Lakes

The gateway (monastic site) Things to Do (8)

Although the gatehouse of the monastery ir now ruined, the gateway has survived. So, you will enter the monastic site... more travel advice

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King_Golo Jul 26, 2007 at 10:53 AM

Hey, that church seemed so familiar to me and then I discovered the name of the place! Glendalough is really cool, been there in 2002 - but on a rainy and foggy day.