The Kilmacduagh Monastery by etienne

The Kilmacduagh Monastery

Here is the picture that I am proposing as the third starting image for the WWYD191 Challenge. I made that shot in 2015.

This is just one part of the ruins of the Kimacduagh Monastery, an off-the-beaten-path abbey in County Galway (Ireland), established in the 7th century by Sint Conan. The site is lost in the countryside and does not get as many visitors as it would deserve. The round belfry tower is particularly remarkable and is a typical Irish feature whose purpose remains enigmatic. This round tower, at around 30 meters, is the tallest one in Ireland and it is leaning away from the vertical, like the famous Pisa Campanile. It is believed to date back to the 10th or to the 12th century.

For more information, you can look at : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilmacduagh_monastery and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_round_tower
Fascinating!
April 20th, 2020  
So much history there, what a stunning capture.
April 20th, 2020  
What an interesting spot this would be to explore - and it does provide lots of possibilities for the third WWYD. :)
April 20th, 2020  
I love the craftsmanship is these old buildings. Very nice photo of it.
April 21st, 2020  
Great shot
April 21st, 2020  
I know 'Galway' from Le lacs du Connemara song!
April 25th, 2020  
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