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Glendalough

Description: The picturesque valley of Glendalough is located in the Wicklow Mountains of eastern Ireland. Saint Kevin founded a ... more

Glendalough ... monastery in Glendalough in the 6th century, and the valley became an important religious center. The ruins of several churches of the 11th

Newest Review: ... still stands with its quirky buildings and dramatic round tower. Even on a busy day, when you descend into the valley and the actual site it is incredibly tranquil, it is no surprise that those devoted to God found this a place to pray and worship in. I visited during this summer and it was very busy, so busy on the first day we turned back faced with nowhere to park. We returned early the ... more

... next day and were luckier. Thankfully when you enter the actual site the car park madness is erased. A truly beautiful place which wears its history lightly, there is an visitors centre which you pass through (many displays explain the history ...more

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Glendalough: Tranquility (184 words)
by - written on 25/09/08 (Very useful, 6 readings)
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A dramatically beautiful glen in Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. A holy site for thousands of years, the monastery at the site was founded by St Kevin in the 6th century. The monastery still stands with its quirky buildings and dramatic round tower. Even on a busy day, when you descend into the valley and the actual site it is incredibly tranquil, it is no surprise that those devoted to God found this a place to pray and worship in. I visited during this summer and it was very busy, so busy on the first day we turned back faced with nowhere to park. We returned early the next day and were luckier. Thankfully when you enter the actual site the car ... Read the complete review

BEAUTY BEYOND BELIEF (636 words)
by - written on 15/05/01 (Very useful, 143 readings)
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The place: Glendalough or in Irish its 'Gleann Da Loch' which means Valley of the Two Lakes. It is situated in County Wicklow. It is approximately 51 km (32 miles) South West of Dublin. If you are driving, turn off the Dublin-Wexford N11 at Kilmacanogue and take the R755. The country roads are easy to navigate because there are not that many roads! Founded by St. Kevin in 498 (approx). Brief History on St. Kevin: He was born from a Leinster family. He was educated by monks. He later lived a hermits life in a cave (named St. Kevins Bed) located in the monastery he founded at Glendalough. He was said to have loved animals and ... Read the complete review

Glendalough: A Great day Out (244 words)
by - written on 10/01/01 (Useful, 139 readings)
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Glendalough Glendalough is situated in the Valley of the Wicklow mountains but is less than an hour away from Dublin (if my memory serves me right). Glendalough lies in a valley and is surrounded by woods. It has two lakes (the upper and lower lakes) but also is the setting for one of the earliest and most important Christian sites within Ireland (11th & 12th Century.) According to Irish legends St. Kevin sought refuge in a cave, overlooking the upper lake. A monastery sprung up around him and the remains of this site can still be seen near the lower lake. Visitors to Glendalough can see this site, enjoy a woodland walk with beautiful scenery and use ... Read the complete review