Rock of Cashel

Rock of Cashel

Rock of Cashel is located in Cashel, County South Tipperary, Ireland. According to local mythology, the Rock of Cashel originated from the Devil’s Bit, a mountain 20 miles away. When St. Patrick drove Satan out of a cave in the mountain, the rock flew down and landed in the area of Cashel, forming what is now known as the Rock of Cashel.

Several hundred years before the Norman invasion of France, the Rock of Cashel served as the royal seat of the Kings of Munster. The surviving structures today date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Construction of the Rock began in the 12th century and includes a round tower, a cross, a Romanesque church, a 13th-century Gothic church, and a 15th-century castle, making up a massive complex. The best-preserved part of the site is the tall round tower, which stands 28 meters high and dates back to around 1100 AD — it is the oldest and tallest part of the Rock of Cashel.

Some say that when you walk slowly across the flatlands of South Tipperary, the distant Rock of Cashel appears to rise gradually from the horizon, and the stunning sight never ceases to amaze, leaving every visitor in awe.

Rock of Cashel

Must-visit reason: One of Ireland’s most elegant palaces

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Ireland[Ireland]

Province/State where the attraction is located: South Tipperary [South Tipperary]