St Michael's Mount

island in Penzance

#2 in Penzance / #219 in United Kingdom

by Werner Wilmes

/ CC BY 2.0

St Michael's Mount is a tidal island located in Mount's Bay, near Penzance in Cornwall, United Kingdom. This enchanting island is crowned by a medieval castle and church that date back to the 12th century. At high tide, the island is accessible only by boat, while a man-made causeway, passable at low tide, connects it to the mainland. The island is steeped in history and legend, with tales of giants and miracles.

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