We only stopped into the church for a minute, so I won't comment on that, but climbing the tower was a lot of fun and it offered fantastic views from the top. You have to climb up about a dozen ladders that zig zag back and forth inside the tower. As long as you climb carefully and watch your step...
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St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical......
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St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6th century and named after St Canice. Cill Channigh is the Gaelic for the Church of Canice, the church that originally stood on the site in the 6th century.The Round Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny City. Tourists can enjoy climbing the Round Tower capturing great views of the city (weather permitting). St Canice’s Round Tower is one of only two Round Towers that people can climb in Ireland. Opening times from 29/11/2011 to 23/11/2011. Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm. Sunday 2pm to 4pm. Round Tower Climb Time at 12 noon and 3pm Monday to Saturday and Sunday 3pm. Weather and staff permitting. Admission fee applies for visit into Cathedral and Round Tower. From 24/12/2011 to 02/01/2012 the Cathedral and Round Tower is closed for visiting. PLease check our website for services during the Christmas period.
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St Canice's is still worth visiting, probably a 10 minute walk from main street of Kilkenny
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Missed the tour but enjoyed taking time to read the signs, observe details, think of history.
If you don't mind steep staircase, don't miss climbing the tower. Nice view of the city, castle, abey and even the limits of the walled city.
Very friendly staff too!
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One of the oldest (and best) cathedrals outside of Dublin. It is full of all the usual - wood carvings, statues, stained glass, etc. The use of black marble is also particularly beautiful. There is also a great model of Kilkeanny as it would have looked in the late Middle Ages.
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Went up the tower when I was younger and before health and safety regulations upped the age to 12. Amazing views and a good way to see the city, especially at sunset.
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So much history in this place. There wasn't a lot of "tourist" traffic when we visited and the staff are super friendly. We did climb the tower, which is a bit of a daunting task if you're afraid of heights but the view is spectacular.
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this place is fabulous little treasure, not too busy and climb to the top of the tower felt like a bit of an adventure. I am afraid of heights, ladders - so this was a stretch, but well worth it. Views are beautiful.
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a fine and elegant example of an early cathedral in ireland
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Brilliant attraction, a must see. I may even go back again i was so interested. Guided tour was of excellent quality, very cheap also. Climbing up the tower offers a great view of the beautiful city.
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The round tower is a tough climb but well worth it. It involves climbing a series of ladders so not for those with a fear of heights.
The cathedral is also worth going into. We spent about 20 minutes in each of the tower and cathedral.
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