Glendalough Monastic Site Guided Tour & Visitor Centre

Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. This early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and from this developed the “Monastic City”.

Information:

• Wheelchair Accessibility
• Toilets
• Indoor Exhibition
• Interpretive Exhibit
• Monastic Site and the Walking trails

Also Includes:

• Pick-up from Dublin Airport to Glendalough via Glenview Hotel 
• Guided Tour of the Monastic City Coach
• Mini Lunch pack with sandwiches, Juice, Water

Find out more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiY9auVzaII 

 Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre 

In a stunning glaciated valley in County Wicklow, in the sixth century, one of Ireland’s most revered saints founded a monastery. The foundation of St Kevin at Glendalough became one of the most famous religious centres in Europe.

The remains of this ‘Monastic City’, which are dotted across the glen, include a superb round tower, numerous medieval stone churches and some decorated crosses. Of particular note is St Kevin’s Bed, a small man-made cave in the cliff face above the Upper Lake. It is said that St Kevin lived and prayed there, but it may actually be a prehistoric burial place that far predates him.

Learn all about this hallowed place in the fine interpretive centre before exploring the site for yourself. If you do, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the two lakes and a uniquely spiritual atmosphere.