{"id":165775,"date":"2021-05-10T10:40:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T05:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=165775"},"modified":"2023-01-20T11:03:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T05:33:05","slug":"castles-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/castles-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Castles In Ireland You Will Definitely Want To Be Trapped Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ireland has a long and unique history, many empires have come here and many have diminished here. As a home to over 30,000 castles, fortifications and palaces, the skyline comprising of lofty medieval buildings is a common sight in Ireland. All these castles can be found in varying state of repairs from being the best kept to being ruined beyond repair, with each and every one of them has a story to tell. It\u2019s sad that visiting these many structures is impossible, that\u2019s why we have made a list of castles in Ireland<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

10 Most Iconic Castles of Ireland<\/h2>\n

While there are thousands of castles in Ireland, not all of them can be visited. After much analysis and reviewing we have compiled a list of the best castles in Ireland for you to visit:<\/p>\n

1. Blarney Castle<\/h3>\n
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Dating back to 1446, this castle in Ireland is a hotspot tourist destination. Thousands of tourists flock to this castle to kiss the stone of eloquence while hanging upside down in order to get rewarded with eloquence. A beautiful castle overall with an amazing 60-acre garden complex, this place is a must visit for the tourists to Ireland on their vacation.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Monaco Napa, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> 10 Fun & Exciting Things To Do In Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Donegal Castle<\/h3>\n
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Situated on the bend along River Eske, the Donegal Castle in Ireland was built in 1474 by the O\u2019Donnells who was one of the most powerful Gaelic families at the time. Once considered to be amongst the finest Gaelic castles, it was nearly destroyed during the Nine Years\u2019 War. The current face is given by Sir Basil Brooke who was an English Captain, he reconstructed the place in the Jacobean Style in the 17th Century.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Saint Helens, 11 Castle St, Milltown, Donegal, F94 E3W5, Ireland<\/p>\n

3. Bunratty Castle<\/h3>\n
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Sitting on a Viking fortification from 970 AD, this is the 4th castle to be built on the same site. Opened to the Public in 1960, the castle features artifacts and pieces of historical importance dating as back to the 14th and the 15th Century. The Castle is famous for the medieval games and the medieval feasts organized here. This is a must visit place if you want to get the experience of Medieval Ireland.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Bunratty West, Bunratty, Co. Clare, Ireland<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> 15 Hotels In Ireland That Let You Experience Irish Hospitality<\/a><\/p>\n

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