Name: St. Canices Cathedral and Round Tower
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St. Canices Cathedral and Round Tower

Coach Road, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland

1-99 Years

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Welcome to St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower, Come to where it began. Explore the energy of St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower. The home and heartbeat of Kilkenny. Step into the past; explore almost 1500 years of history and the oldest medieval building in the city.

Step up to thrilling views over the county, 100 feet above ground, climb Ireland's only accessible medieval round tower. Step out from the sacred grounds of the cathedral that gave Kilkenny its name, and step along the medieval mile to discover the unique energy of Kilkenny city.

Prices starts from €7.50 for adults, €5 for Child and €19.08 for Family(2 Adults & 2 Children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Cathedral: St Canice’s Cathedral has been an important site of Christian worship since the 6th Century. For both pilgrim and tourist alike, the Cathedral remains both a hallowed place, and one of significant historical interest. Additionally, St Canice's is the mother church of a bishopric which includes six dioceses and eight counties. It continues to be used as a place of prayer and pilgrimage by those who seek the challenge, comfort, and consolation of God. Regular services are held in St Canice’s Cathedral, and all are welcome to participate.
The Tower: One of the only two round towers in the country that people may climb, the round tower at St Canice’s Cathedral provides a magnificent view of Kilkenny and the surrounding area on a clear day. The structure is 30m (100ft) high, tapering from 4.5 to 3.3m (15 to 11ft) in diameter. When the tower was originally built it would have had a conical top, adding a further 5m (18ft) to its height. The present day lack of this conical top allows for access to a safe viewing platform at the tower’s summit, which may be reached via a series of internal ladders comprising seven floors and 121 steps in total. Each year, many local archaeologists, architects and town planners – as well as thousands of visitors – climb the round tower not only to climb up through a unique heritage, but to view a beautiful city and stunning landscape.
Guided Tour of Cathedral & Tower climb: Take a tour of our Cathedral with one of our expert guides and hear all about how the Cathedral has been part of Kilkenny's history for over 800 years. And one of the only two round towers in the country that people may climb, the round tower at St Canice’s Cathedral provides a magnificent view of Kilkenny and the surrounding area on a clear day.
Cathedral & Tower Climb: St Canice’s Cathedral has been an important site of Christian worship since the 6th Century. For both pilgrim and tourist alike, the Cathedral remains both a hallowed place, and one of significant historical interest. Additionally, St Canice's is the mother church of a bishopric which includes six dioceses and eight counties. It continues to be used as a place of prayer and pilgrimage by those who seek the challenge, comfort, and consolation of God. Regular services are held in St Canice’s Cathedral, and all are welcome to participate.
Guided Tour - The Red Book of Ossory: For the first time, The Red Book of Ossory is on public display at St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny, where it was written almost 700 years ago. Having survived wars, plagues, and centuries, The Red Book is the centrepiece of a year-long exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through time, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary citizens in Medieval Kilkenny.
Guided Tour of Cathedral: Take a tour of our Cathedral with one of our expert guides and hear all about how the Cathedral has been part of Kilkenny's history for over 800 years. St Canice’s Cathedral has been an important site of Christian worship since the 6th Century. For both pilgrim and tourist alike, the Cathedral remains both a hallowed place, and one of significant historical interest. Additionally, St Canice's is the mother church of a bishopric which includes six dioceses and eight counties.