Places worth the detour in Kilkenny
10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Kilkenny, Ireland, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Kilkenny Castle. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 10, ranked 10
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Green's Bridge
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Green's Bridge is a bridge over the River Nore in Kilkenny, Ireland.
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5.Black Abbey
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Dominican friary in Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
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6.Clara Castle
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Tower house and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland
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7.Rothe House
Museums & culture · 16th century · Hidden gem
16th-century merchant's townhouse complex
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8.Kilkenny Grey Friary
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Franciscan abbey building ruins located in Kilkenny, Ireland
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10.St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Lane, Kilkenny
Museums & culture · 13th century · Hidden gem
Museum in a former church in County Kilkenny, Ireland
