Build in 1446, Blarney Castle is one of Ireland’s oldest castles that is world-known for the Blarney Stone. According to myths, you can gain the gift of eloquence by kissing the stone. You will have to climb a lot of stairs and literally throw yourself under a rock, however, you will, of course, gain the gift of eloquence…
However, there is a lot more to Blarney Castle than just the stone. To the castle, namely, belongs big and beautiful gardens as well as the Blarney House: A spectacular estate in the middle of the gardens.
Including a poison garden as well as a fern, bog and Irish gardens, there is a lot of gardens to be explored on Blarney Castle’s grounds, which is closely linked to Irish history and culture. If you, for example, book a guided tour, a tour guide will tell you all about the castle itself as well as the stone. Furthermore, you’ll among others gain insight into how rulers, at the time, advanced their political powers by visiting the poison garden. Then, at the beautiful Blarney House build in 1704 – a large Georgian Gothic estate, you’ll acquire insight into how lords and ladies, at the time, lived: You’ll learn about the different families that have lived there, their history and explore the beautiful exhibits of furniture. For anyone interested in aristocracy, this is without any doubt worth to visit. For a picnic out in stunningly beautiful scenery, Blarney Castle is definitely also worth a visit.
xo P!
Nice article!
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Interesting place!!
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monkey thank pernnille for take monkey to many place where he probably never travel in person.
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Will be one of our stops in June! Do you have to purchase tickets to enter the grounds?
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Yes, it costs a bit, however, it’s definitely worth it. You really have something to look forward too:)
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Great, thank you!!!! We can’t wait!
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Now that’s an interesting reason to visit this place! nice write up!
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Beautiful castle, I so love old ones. They remind me of fairytales
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These are such gorgeous pictures, Pernnille. I’m super jealous of all the amazing places you visit and see. :p America just isn’t at interesting. Hee hee!
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Thank you, Melanie!
Foreign cultures are just more interesting, aren’t they!?:)
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Hee hee! Aren’t they, though?
P.s. I’m getting my post ready for you. Sorry, it’s taking so long!
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No worries at all, Melanie. Take your time:)
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I visited there years ago when I lived in Cork. I didn’t kiss the stone though, as there was a huge queue of American tourists waiting and I don’t “do” queues. I just wandered around the grounds. Very nice!
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Ireland is on my list to visit … someday. Best holiday wishes to you.
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One of me Humans told me that he was in Shamrock, Texas a few years ago and they have on display a chip off the ole Blarney Stone! Is this true or Blarney eh?
R
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Pretty pics !! Thanks for sharing
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