Experts' Choice Award King John's Castle
5 expert reviews
“The imposing Norman fortress was begun in 1200 and it proves to be a fascinating place to visit. You can approach the underground excavations and see houses from the 12C. Reproductions of...”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "This stern riverside fortress is the centerpiece of Limerick's historic area. It dates from 1210, and may have been ordered built by King John of England. The low-slung gray-stone..." Full review
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"An obdurate and brooding Norman mass looming over the River Shannon, Limerick's showpiece castle... was built on the orders of King John of England between 1200 and 1212." Full review
Fodor's "First built by the Normans in the early 1200s, King John's Castle still bears traces on its north side of a 1691 bombardment." Full review
Independent "A Viking settlement-turned-medieval fortress...its story is brought to life in a riverside courtyard, where virtual – and, in summer, real-life – characters tell tales of yesteryear with props."
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