King John's Castle, Limerick is one of the popular tourist attractions in Limerick. It features among the must-see castles in Ireland. Get to know more about King John's Castle, Limerick through Limerick travel Guide.
Limerick Info
Limerick situated on the banks of River Shannon, offers the ideal hideaway. The lovely city of Limerick is situated in Munster province towards the midwest of the Republic of Ireland. The city is about 195 kilometers away from Dublin. While the city of Cork and Galway are 105 kilometers away from Limerick. The city offers great many tourist attractions for sightseeing in Limerick.
King John's Castle, Limerick
King John's Castle in Limerick sits in the heart of the quaint town of Heritage Precinct by the Shannon River. It is nestled in the spectacular island of King's Island. The island is situated towards the northern part of center of the city of Limerick. The King's Island covers an area of 80 hectares. The island is formed by a loop of the Shannon River, commonly called the Abbey River by the locals. The island is linked to the mainland by 4 bridges. The river and the castle, located close to the Curraghour Falls at Thomond Bridge, continue to live side by side. King John's Castle, Limerick was built to defend the river front between the Munster and Gaelic west and Norman Leinster. It defended the Shannon frontier and also served as the seat of administration for the Limerick kingdom.
King John's Castle in Limerick was built in the 13 th century in the Amnglo-Narman style. The castle was constructed when King John was ruling the country. It acted as a fortification against the city of Angevin Empire which was under the reign of Plantagenets from France. The corner towers and the double towered gate houses of the castle are exquisite. Visitors can see much of the remains of the castle and the Thomond Bridge.
Other Tourist Attractions in Limerick
- St. Mary's Cathedral
- Hunt Museum
- University of Limerick
- Dominican Church
- Saint Michael's Church
- Presbyterian Church
- Kilmallock Museum
- Franciscan Church
- National Technological Park
- Irish Palatine Centre
- Treaty Stone
- St John's Church
For authentic information on King John's Castle, Limerick, visit travel.mapsofworld.
| 
