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Kilkenny Castle
Best time to visit
Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid coach-party crowds and get softer light for photos. Late spring and summer show the gardens at their best, while autumn adds rich foliage to parkland walks.
Budget tips
Gardens and park are free; interior tours usually require paid admission, typically around €10-12 for adults with concessions, so check the official site for current prices. Buy timed tickets online to avoid queues and look for family or Heritage Ireland passes to save money.
Recommended for
History buffs, Families, Garden lovers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Raske fakta: Visitors often pause beneath soaring towers to admire an unexpectedly lavish Great Hall, where tapestries and polished wood glow in amber light. Hidden riverside walks and landscaped gardens offer hush and birdsong, plus a surprising stat: generations of owners spent fortunes curating a vast collection of antique furniture and portraits.
Høydepunkter: Legend says the Butler family once hosted candlelit masquerades in the long gallery for as many as 200 guests, and you can still make out soot smudges high on the honeyed oak beams when you tilt your head up. Behind the state rooms a Victorian walled garden hides a spiral of clipped yews and more than 40 scent-rich roses, so close on a warm afternoon you can taste peppery, honeyed petals on the air.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes for cobbled paths and uneven floors in the state rooms.
- Best photo spot is the river bridge upstream for castle reflections; arrive at golden hour for dramatic shots.
- Join a guided tour to get context on the house history rather than just admiring decor.
- Avoid midday when coach groups arrive, aim for opening time or late afternoon and visit the grounds first then the interior.
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Den beste måten å oppleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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