Famed for its beautiful scenery and historic monuments Glendalough has been a centre for pilgrims and visitors from the time of it's founding.
Famed for its beautiful scenery and historic monuments, Glendalough has been a centre for pilgrims and visitors from the time of the founding of its monastery by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The monastic settlement expanded and flourished for many years before being finally destroyed in the 16th century. The present remains tell only a small part of the monastic story. The buildings which survive probably date from between the 8th and12th centuries, the most notable being a superb Round Tower, Cathedral, stone churches and decorated crosses.
(Source: The Wicklow County Guide: Page 3)
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