Ireland Art, Castles & palaces, Flowers + Historic buildings pictures

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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.

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.

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

Wander down medieval-style alleys lined with pubs, shops and galleries, then have a pint, listen to music or party.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient kings, wander amid mystical gardens and kiss the venerated Blarney Stone at this centuries-old castle.

In a green field stands an impressive cathedral especially beloved by its townsfolk. Inside, find a welcoming community church decorated with beautiful stained glass.

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

Once home to a swashbuckling pirate queen, this estate offers fun for the whole family, with a heritage mansion to explore in a gorgeous natural setting.

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

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.

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