아일랜드‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 호수

삐뚤어진 오래된 무덤이 있는 매우 특별한 장소입니다. 주변 전체가 먼 신비로운 역사를 내뿜고 있습니다.

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.

Very nice tour

If you would like to walk around the lake, bring a good pair of shoes, socks, and rain jacket. The lookouts are beautiful, and there are a few great places for a trail snack. Don't forget to pack water. If you aren't game for a walking hike, we saw many people on their bikes, and there is a driving path that goes part way around the lake with several pull off spots, if you are in a bit of a rush.

A beautiful salt lake, separated from the sea by a narrow passage. In the center of the lake a small island with the ruins, unfortunately not visible from the coast, of Clohane Castle. From here the path to Knockomagh starts, very steep but with a 360° view of the entire valley.

"Where the mountains rise to the oft-changing skies, And the castle stands stately and gray; Where the still lake still lies, beneath that wild, rugged hill, In the vale of lovely Glenveagh..." By: Herbert W.K. Sterritt

very romantic

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!