Blarney Castle

Caisleán na Blarnan

castle in Blarney

#1 in Blarney / #7 in Ireland

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Blarney Castle, located in Blarney, Ireland, is a medieval stronghold built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy. The castle is most famous for the Blarney Stone, also known as the Stone of Eloquence, which is said to bestow the "gift of gab" upon those who kiss it. Visitors must lean backwards over a high drop to kiss the stone, an act that has become a significant tourist attraction. The grounds of the castle are equally enchanting, featuring beautiful gardens, rock formations, and hidden paths.

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