ウィックローマウンテン国立公園の峡谷・トップ5

傾いた古い墓がある、非常に特別な場所です。周囲全体が遠い神秘的な歴史を物語っています。

The Irish saint St. Kevin (c. 498–618 AD), from a noble family in Leinster, was trained as a monk and then sought solitude – here in Glendalough as a hermit. Around 540, he withdrew to this remote valley to live in seclusion, asceticism, and prayer. Legends tell that he had deer, otters, and birds as friends. But as it sometimes happens: disciples soon followed him, and a monastic community was established (545 AD), which developed into one of the most important monasteries in Ireland (heyday: 10th–12th centuries). A 30-meter-high round tower (10th–11th centuries), the ruins of the cathedral (1214), a stone church (St. Kevin's Kitchen), and a house still remain. – Very pretty and mystical, the whole thing in the middle of the cemetery.

​The Glen of Imaal is a remote valley in Ireland's Wicklow Mountains, surrounded by peaks like Lugnaquilla, Table Mountain, and Keadeen. Historically, it was the stronghold of the Uí Máil clan during the 7th century. Today, much of the valley is used by the Irish Army as an artillery firing range.

Ireland is famous for its round towers, and this one in Glendalough is one of the most famous of them all. They were normally built between the 9th and 12th centuries and were used for calling people to prayer. In the late In the late 19th century, the conical top of the round tower in Glendalough was hit by lighting, destroying it. At 30 metres high, it is an imposing sight and the centrepiece of this ancient monastic centre.

This area is not only suitable for cycling, you can also go for a hike around the lakes.

This is a very nicely located hostel. We were able to see a golden pheasant there while having breakfast outside,

This round tower is about 30 meters high and has 6 floors. At a height of 3.6 m there is a door that could be reached with a ladder.

The most famous of all the landmarks in Glendalough is the Round Tower which stands 33 meters above the ground. It was built almost 1000 years ago by the monks of St. Kevin’s monastery. The conical roof had to be replaced in 1876 when it was struck by lightning. The towers were called “Cloigtheach”, meaning bell tower, suggesting their main use. The towers were sometimes used as a place of refuge for monks when the monastery was under attack. They also served as both as lookout posts and as beacons foe approaching monks and pilgrims.