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Blarney Castle & Gardens 🗺️

#2024wish Blarney Castle & Gardens is pure Irish magic. 🍀💚 Paying the €18 entrance fee seemed like such a small price to pay for all that magic inside. The castle nestles in the green countryside of Cork – Ireland, a symbol and sign of history and legends. Kissing the Blarney Stone was definitely a highlight of the day, and charming castle grounds made it even more attractive. 🏰💋 Climbing the stone steps, I admired panoramic views from the castle top. Below lay the Blarney Gardens, a mosaic of colors that opened up to reveal the Poison Garden and peaceful Rock Close as well as Wishing Steps. 🌺🌿 But the delights of Badger Cave and Fairy Glade took me into a world of whimsy. The carefully made sculptures and mystical feeling of the Rock Close almost seemed like I just walked into an Irish legend. 🧚♂️🍃 18 euros included entrance to Blarney House, a masterpiece of Jacobean architecture in which room after room echoed with its captivating stories. That mixture of history, art and nature was worth the price. 🏡🎨 Across the way, Blarney Woolen Mills enticed with its Irish treasures just a stone’s throw away. From comfortable sweaters to handmade crafts, it is a paradise for shoppers. Nearby Muskerry Arms provided a hearty Irish welcome along with wholesome meals for day’s end. 🛍️🍲 Trekking a little more, the Jameson Distillery in Midleton turned out to be perfect whiskey journey. Old Midleton Distillery Tour gave us insights into the art of Irish whiskey-making – an experience indeed worth reliving. 🥃🥂 Blarney Castle & Gardens is a harmonious combination of history, nature and folklore. 🇮🇪✨ #BlarneyMagic #IrishEnchantment #CastleKisses #CorkAdventures