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Muckross Abbey

Muckross Estate, Killarney, Ireland
353-64-31633
Ranked #17 of 66 attractions in Killarney
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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Woodbridge
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This Abbey was not manned and had limited information signage, The surrounding cemetary was fascinating, and the Yew tree in the middle court was fantastic! You could freely walk through the ruins and climb the stairs (and walls if you choose). Especially a great place to go with children as there is a lot of area to explore and discover... More

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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We didn't do the formal house tour because of timing, but toured the outside of the house/gardens. While it was still early in the season, I was impressed with the house and garden More

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Bradenton, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We took a jaunting cart from Muckross House to the Abbey ruins. There is an interesting cemetery there, as well as beautiful ruins - ruins, sadly, thanks to Cromwell. I must admit, in previous visits to Muckross I have not taken the time to visit the abbey. This time I did, and I am glad. It is a beautiful site. More

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Cork, Ireland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

If you can get a good day weatherwise head for here, great views of the lakes, tasty snack food when hunger sets in, lovely walks and well worth the visit. More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Seen in the evening, without any tourist around, make you shivering. Bring an electric lamp. More

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winterton
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

A most beautiful National Park with quite stunning views, extensive walks, a passable shop and a very good restaurant which offers good food, properly cooked at budget prices. More

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Pratovecchio, Italy
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

It looks a ruin from outside, but there are parts roofed and staircases to go to the second floors. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

If you are interested in some very old ruins, this is a good place to visit and makes for a very nice stroll. Read about the place before you go or else go with a guide because it is a self guided place but worth going to visit. More

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Centerville,Ma.
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Abandoned Abbey much bigger than it appears. Access to almost the whole Franciscan abbey. Descriptive plaques with historical info very helpful. Grounds surrounding have historic and current gravesites. More

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Tralee, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

We walked from Muchross House. A nice stroll that takes about 45 mins round trip. It is being restored at the moment and will be great when finished. More

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