Castle
King John's Castle
98 locals recommend
Location
Nicholas Street
Limerick, LK
Englishtown
Tips from locals
allow at least an hour to wander through and read all about the history of limerick.
castle tours stunning views overlooking river shannon & Hunt museum & restaurant nearby
Starting from Sarsfield Bridge, a leisurely 15-minute walk takes visitors to King John's Castle, arguably the city's most photographed structure and one of the best tourist attractions in Limerick. En-route, with short detours, are the Hunt and Limerick City Museums. The 13th-century castle stands to the right of Thomond Bridge and rises imposingly above the Shannon. The pentagonal fortress, with a main block, three round corner towers, a bastion, and a two-story gatehouse has been thoroughly restored and is the historic jewel in Limerick's crown.
Starting from Sarsfield Bridge, a leisurely 15-minute walk takes visitors to King John's Castle, arguably the city's most photographed structure and one of the best tourist attractions in Limerick. En-route, with short detours, are the Hunt and Limerick City Museums. The 13th-century castle stands t…
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