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Lough Leane

Lough Leane

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Located near Killarney in southwest Ireland, it consists of 3 connected lakes. There are dense forests around the upper lake, and there are many limestone caves on the east bank; there is a wide river connecting the middle lake with more than 30 small islands, and there is a ninth century monastery on the Innishforen Island; The area is larger, there are many islands, and there are ancient castle ruins. Then there is a channel that empties into the Lane River to the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by mountains around the lake, it is a famous scenic spot and a tourist attraction.Kerry · 4.9km from Killarney
Carrauntoohil

Carrauntoohil

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Kerry · 17.7km from Killarney
Grafton Street
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Grafton Street

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Grafton Street is one of the two major commercial streets in the center of Dublin, as famous as Henry Street on the north bank of the River Liffey. It connects to St Stephen's Green in the south and College Green in the north, with brand stores, jewelry shops, and department stores concentrated on both sides, as well as many small fashion boutiques by local designers, making it a premier destination for fashion shopping in Dublin. Busking is an iconic feature here, with musicians, singers, and dancers performing year-round. It is especially popular on sunny days, and lively performances often continue into the night. The historic Bewley's Café preserves several stained glass windows designed by artist Harry Clarke. Ordering a coffee and sitting under the stained glass is a stop many tourists make a special trip for. If you want to taste a classic Irish coffee, there are also many cafes and bars to choose from in this area. When visiting, you might want to enter from the College Green end and stroll south to finish at St Stephen's Green. Trinity College is not far from the north end. On nearby Suffolk Street stands the bronze statue of Molly Malone. This cockle-selling girl from the folk song of the same name is a familiar city symbol to Dubliners.Ireland · Dublin
The Spire
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The Spire

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The Spire stands in the center of O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, and has become one of the city's landmarks. Nelson's Column once stood on the original site, but the stone pillar was destroyed in an explosion. The completion of the new structure was later seen as a symbol of O'Connell Street's revitalization. The design was created by British architect Ian Ritchie, with the concept of "bridging art and technology with an elegant and energetic simplicity." The structure is assembled from eight hollow stainless steel conical sections that taper rapidly upwards, looking like a silver needle piercing the sky from a distance. Such slender and towering street sculptures are rare. The tower's surface, which has undergone special treatment, changes texture with the light and clouds, and on sunny days, it often seems to blend into the sky. The lower part of the base is etched with patterns derived from underground rock core samples and the DNA double helix. At night, the base lights up, and the tiny holes at the top of the tower emit spots of light. Standing directly beneath the base and looking up, you can capture a striking image of the silver needle "piercing" the sky.Ireland · Dublin
Wicklow Mountains National Park
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Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Wicklow Mountains National Park is located in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was established in 1991 and is one of the six national parks of the Irish Heritage Management Department. The park is popular with tourists for its beautiful natural environment. The spectacular mountains here have also been the location for many movies. The park was formed 400 million years ago due to the collision of ancient Europe and the ancient Americas, resulting in the uplift of the earth's crust. It is divided into upper lake and lower lake. The beautiful scenery is called the back garden of Dublin. There are mountains, swamps, lakes, etc., and various animals such as sika deer, hares, crows and so on.Ireland · Municipal District of Wicklow
Ha'penny Bridge
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Ha'penny Bridge

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In 1816, in order to connect the north and south urban areas of Dublin as a whole, the Irish built a graceful light bridge over the Liffey River, only for pedestrians. After the bridge is completed, pedestrians have to pay half penny "bridge tolls" to cross the bridge, so it has the title of "half penny bridge". When night falls, the Halfpenny Bridge will be lit with yellow lights, as if a golden bow is ready to go, lying on the quiet Lifei River, graceful and luxurious. Although the half penny bridge toll has long been abolished, Dubliners still love to call the bridge so, and the half penny bridge has become another scenic line carrying the history of Dublin.Ireland · Dublin
Phoenix Park
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Phoenix Park

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4.4/5
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The park is located on the north bank of the Lefey River in the northwest of Dublin City. It covers an area of 1760 acres and is a famous park in Ireland. The park was originally a deer park built by the then-governor, Duke of Ormond in 1663, to cater to the reinstated King Charles II and some dignitaries in Dublin at that time. After centuries of changes, it still maintains the characteristics of the 17th century deer park. The sound of Phoenix is the same as the Celtic Finniskk, which means clear water and green grass, and it has been passed down to this day. While the park was once a luxurious place of pleasure, it is now owned by the public, with its natural surroundings and herds of reindeer bringing joy to tens of thousands of visitors.Ireland · Dublin
St Stephen's Green
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St Stephen's Green

4.5
4.5/5
81 reviews
St Stephen's Park is a famous Victorian park in Ireland. There are gardens, artificial lakes and more than ten statues of Dublin celebrities including Mrs. Markovich, Yeats, Mangan and James Joyce, the leaders of the Easter Uprising. Every June 16, St.Patrick's Day is held in St. Stephen's Park, a large concert attracting thousands of revellers to sing and dance. This park has appeared in the movies "Once" and "Leap Year". The National Museum of Ireland, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery, etc., are all near St. Stephen's Park. If you want to take a horse-drawn carriage tour of Dublin city, you can also take it next to the park.Ireland · Dublin
National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

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3.9/5
46 reviews
The National Gallery of Ireland, adjacent to the Rijksmuseum, houses a large collection of Western European painting treasures from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. This art gallery, which is connected by four 4-storey buildings, has as many as 54 exhibition rooms, and divides more than 11,000 works of art by age and region, among which there are many peaks of painting masters such as Vermeer and Monet. do. In 1852, Willem Duggan, the father of the Irish railway, first proposed the idea of holding an art exhibition on the South Bank of Dublin. Throughout the 20th century, the National Gallery has been visited by an endless stream of visitors, and its collection has been continuously enriched and diversified due to its reputation, and until today, it has finally become a feng shui treasure in Dublin.Ireland · Dublin
National Botanic Gardens
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National Botanic Gardens

4.3
4.8/5
12 reviews
There are more than 15,000 different kinds of plants cultivated in the botanical garden. The labels explain the habits of different plants. Visitors can learn knowledge while visiting. The greenhouse flower house full of geometric beauty in the garden is another highlight. In addition, there are palm gardens, rose gardens, alpine courtyards, and ponds in the park, which is a good place to relax and get close to nature.Ireland · Glasnevin

Experiences you can't miss in Killarney

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Limerick Audio Tour: Stories & Streets of Prior's-Land Revealed
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From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets
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Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting - Home of Jameson
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Cork: Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting
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Cork: Midleton Distillery (Jameson) Luxury Whiskey Tasting
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Cork: Jameson Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery
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Cork: Delicious Donuts & Sweet Treats Historic Walking Tour
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Clonakilty Distillery: Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting
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Cork Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Sweet Treats, and More
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Featured Day tours in Killarney

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Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park
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From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip
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1 hour Lake Cruise on Killarney's Largest Lake
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Ring Of Kerry Tour
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Eazy Electric Bike Rental Tour: Killarney National Park & Castle
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Killarney: Gap of Dunloe Guided Boat Tour - One Way Tour
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Killarney: Ring of Kerry Bus Tour
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Killarney: Half-Day Tour with Lakes, Waterfall, and Castle
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花叔叔6 March 2020
5.0
Killarney National Park is located near the town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. It is the first national park established in Ireland. Its predecessor was Muckross Villa, which was donated to the Irish Free State in 1932. Later, the park was greatly expanded. This national park is really too big! It is nearly 103 square kilometers (more than 100 million hectares)! It mainly revolves around a huge lake: Lough Leane. The park is rich in flora and fauna. It has the only native red deer herd in Ireland and the largest existing virgin forest. However, due to limited time, we were unable to visit the entire park in detail. We just stayed in a B&B near the national park and took a walk by the lake when the sun set, which was also an experience of this place.

Lough Leane

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juki23531 January 2020
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Carranthus is the highest mountain in Killarney. It is located next to Lake Killarney and is shrouded in mist all year round, full of mystery. Standing on the lawn by Lake Killarney and looking at the rolling mountains, it is very gentle and gives people a sense of awe.

Carrauntoohil

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孔垂信0016 April 2020
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This street is also a very lively place in the local area, with tourists coming and going, as well as local residents.

Grafton Street

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亲亲股太乐31 May 2023
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Berlin, Germany is a well-known city with a beautiful environment and unique architectural style. Fortunately, Germany is now far away from the shadow of the Nazis, and peace is the main theme.

The Spire

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Hokagesensei8 June 2023
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A very beautiful scene. Ideal for hiking,nature lover and if you plan a surprise proposal for your partner, it's definitely a place to consider.

Wicklow Mountains National Park

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就叫其卓16 February 2025
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Legend has it that in the past it cost half a penny to cross the bridge, so it was called the Halfpenny Bridge. It's just an ordinary bridge, but the hidden surprise is the seagulls that are not afraid of people at all, and the scenery on both sides of the River Liffey can be seen from the bridge.

Ha'penny Bridge

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charlottieotsie14 August 2023
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Be warned, to walk all the way through takes about an hour and there are no busses that stop in the park- they only drive through and stop either side, but the park itself is beautiful and easy to spend that much time wandering in, the deer are usually in the upper end of the park after the cricket field, there are a few food carts dotted around and also Dublin zoo located in the park

Phoenix Park

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Lavender and Sun19 April 2022
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St. Stephen's Green is Ireland's most famous Victorian park, reopened to all citizens of Dublin by Lord Ardilaun in 1880. This 9-hectare park has maintained its traditional Victorian layout, with lush trees and shrubs, and spectacular Victorian spring and summer flower beds. Herbaceous plants on the edge of the flower beds add a touch of color to the garden from early spring to late autumn.

St Stephen's Green

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小鱼儿20152 February 2020
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The National Gallery of Ireland is also a very interesting and important place. The art gallery here is also very good and unique. There are many works in the gallery, integrating many artists.

National Gallery of Ireland

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GLS***7012 February 2018
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Even in winter it’s gorgeous, and how many outdoor places can claim that? Take a casual stroll around, you won’t regret it!

National Botanic Gardens

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What are the must-do things in Killarney?

Don't miss these attractions in Killarney: Lough Leane, Carrauntoohil, and Grafton Street. If you like Cultural experiences, try Limerick Audio Tour: Stories & Streets of Prior's-Land Revealed. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting - Home of Jameson.

You can give Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting - Home of Jameson and Cork: Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park, From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip, and 1 hour Lake Cruise on Killarney's Largest Lake. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 15 October 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Killarney is around INR 1,956.42 – INR 6,412.58. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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