Ireland Castles & Palaces + Historic Buildings Pictures

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Ireland’s capital is alive with a rich literary tradition, friendly residents and a respect for all things rebellious.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Find out the origins of one of Ireland’s most iconic castles with mesmerizing views of the water and scenic Galway.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

This massive building on St. Michael’s Hill in the city center is one of only two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin.

Admire the magnificent medieval architecture of this cathedral and find out about its former life as a palace on the riverfront of historic Limerick.

Find out the origins of one of Ireland’s most iconic castles with mesmerizing views of the water and scenic Galway.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

Walk the cobbled lanes of Ireland’s oldest university, alma mater to literary greats and home of the precious Book of Kells.

As pretty as a postcard and only reachable by slow travel, this pass gives you time to breathe the clear air and see the beauty of every wildflower.

Mysterious ruins tell stories from a shadowy past and invite you to find peace in what is left of their mossy walls.

This infamous and eerie former prison is a fitting place to hear the grisly story of Ireland’s punitive past and the struggle for independence from British rule.