Even from the road, not far from the free car park, the impressive Bunratty Castle towers up, as if it wants to take its visitors to another time. A brief moment and you find yourself in the middle of centuries-old stone walls that hold many secrets. With your ticket in your pocket, the curtain opens on a world that celebrates Ireland's rich heritage.
The Bunratty Gardens extend around the castle, where the colors and scents of the plants mix harmoniously with the historical ambience. But it's not just the castle itself that deserves attention. A little hidden, embedded in the green landscape, you will find a collection of old farmhouses that have been preserved with loving attention to detail. Each of these houses has its own story and tells of the people who once lived, worked and celebrated here.
The adjacent open-air museum also impresses with its authentic representation. Here, Ireland's development over time is not only explained, but brought to life. It is as if the walls, the floors and the roofs whisper - they tell of storms and sunshine, of festivals and everyday life, of heroes and craftsmen.