Rock of Cashel

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The Rock of Cashel, also known as St. Patrick's Rock, is a historic site located in Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland. This iconic landmark is a spectacular collection of medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone. The site includes a 12th-century round tower, a High Cross, a Romanesque chapel, a Gothic cathedral, a 15th-century castle, and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. Rich in history, the Rock of Cashel served as the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion. It is also associated with St. Patrick, who is said to have converted King Aengus to Christianity there in the 5th century.

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