Glendalough, County Wicklow
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Glendalough monastery was...
Glendalough monastery was established by St Kevin in the 6th century
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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In spite of having been...
In spite of having been razed time and again, the settlement flourished for over 600 years
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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Glendalough was popular...
Glendalough was popular place of pilgrimage, especially on St Kevin's feast day on June 3
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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33m high round tower
33m high round tower
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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St Kevin's Cross, one of...
St Kevin's Cross, one of the best preserved in Glendalough
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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Cap of this round tower was...
Cap of this round tower was rebuilt in 1870
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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This roofless cathedral...
This roofless cathedral dates to the 12th century
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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Tombstone within...
Tombstone within cathedral
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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The cathedral is the...
The cathedral is the largest ruin in the valley
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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[Glendalough - County...
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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[Glendalough - County...
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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St Kevin's kitchen, so...
St Kevin's kitchen, so named because its belfry resembles a chimney
[Glendalough - County Wicklow - Ireland]
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