St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower in Kilkenny

St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower

Kilkenny, Ireland

4 ticket options available · from $7.39 to $13.55 · free cancellation on 1 of 4

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Cathedral in Kilkenny, Ireland

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What are the facts about St Canice's Cathedral?

St Canice's Cathedral was built between 1202 and 1285. It stands on an important ecclesiastical site and has been a place of Christian prayer for over 800 years. Cill Channigh is Gaelic for The Church of Canice, that which originally stood on the site in the 6th century. The cathedral is Early Gothic and limestone.

Why does Kilkenny have two cathedrals?

Since St Canice's Cathedral was now a Protestant place of worship as it was stolen from the Catholic Church and faithful, Roman Catholics were obliged to worship elsewhere. St Mary's Cathedral in Kilkenny was later built for the Roman Catholic diocese.

What is the most beautiful cathedral in Ireland?

St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh.

What is the history of the Kilkenny Round Tower?

The Kilkenny Round Tower - a particularly Irish feature - were built at major religious sites as places of refuge for body and treasure, during the times of the Viking raids from the end of the 8th century.

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