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King John's Castle

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Location: Limerick, Munster, Ireland

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1. Limerick Three Bridges loop

5.18km

01:20

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

5.35km

01:23

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. King John's Castle – St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick loop from Limerick Colbert

10.4km

02:39

40m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Bumble-Bee

November 17, 2018

Castle from the 13th century is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe.

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Cathrin

August 21, 2022

King John's Castle

Step inside the walls of Limerick's most famous landmark in the heart of Limerick's Medieval Quarter! Discover the stories of ruthless King John, noble knights and rebellious natives.
King John's Castle brings to life over 800 years of dramatic local history. Explore the spacious courtyard where you get a sense of the busy activity that took place many years ago. Expect some lively characters on your journey.
Visit our visitor center with state-of-the-art interpretive activities and exhibits. 21st century touchscreen technology, 3D models and the discovery drawer are among the exciting techniques that connect you to stories of siege and warfare. Visitors will love the dazzling array of computer-generated animations and spooky projections as they travel through time.

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Hendrik

June 3, 2018

Located on the small island of Kings Island in the middle of Limerick. The island is formed by the rivers Shannon and Abbey.
The Castle was commissioned by King John and built 1200-1212. The Castle was designed to intimidate the Irish population and protect Protestant settlers.

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Location: Limerick, Munster, Ireland

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King John's Castle

1. Limerick Three Bridges loop

2. St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

3. King John's Castle – St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick loop from Limerick Colbert

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