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Great little town for a break

It's a lot of fun to walk through the alleys

These ruins were the scene of my first mini-stop on my very first bike trip:

Killarney house and gardens is a beautifully restored 18th-century hosue set in a expansive parkland. The house is open to the public, and the surrounding gardens are a key attraction, featuring manicured lawns, colorful flower beds, and scenic walking paths.

Muckross House is a beautifully preserved 19th-century house set against the stunning backdrop of Muckross lake and the surrounding mountains. The house, now a museum, offers a glimpse into Ireland’s aristocratic past with its period rooms and impressive gardens.

Muckross Lake, located in Killarney National Park in County Kerry, is a stunning glacial lake surrounded by forests and mountains. It offers breathtaking views of the iconic Muckross House and the surrounding peaks of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

We really enjoyed visiting Ross Castle in Killarney. This castle is particularly impressive from the outside and the surroundings with the beautiful lake are just totally romantic. I personally didn't find the interior that spectacular, but once you've had a look around the castle you'll be rewarded with a fantastic view at the top!

Cycling into Killarney National Park is an experience in itself - but a stop at Muckross Abbey gives the whole thing a very special touch. In the middle of the lush landscape of the park lies the old Franciscan monastery from the 15th century, surrounded by a peaceful cemetery. The architecture, a mixture of Gothic and Renaissance, gives an idea of the long history of the abbey, and the imposing courtyard with the old yew tree in particular creates a unique atmosphere. Once you have arrived, it is worth parking your bike and exploring the abbey on foot. The different architectural styles allow you to immerse yourself in the eventful history of this place. It is impressive how the buildings have stood up to the weather and still provide a glimpse of times gone by. You can pause for a moment under the dense canopy of the yew tree in the cloister - a place that seems almost magical and invites you to reflect. The adjacent cemetery also has a special significance: the so-called "Kerry Poets" rest here - Irish poets of the 17th and 18th centuries who are deeply rooted in the culture of the region. There is hardly any other place where history and nature merge so harmoniously.