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Charles Fort

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Open Opens at 10:00-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
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OPW, Summercove, Kinsale, Co. Cork, IrelandMap
Phone+353 21 477 2263
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❤ Recommended Reason: This is a famous, unique star-shaped military fortress in southern Ireland for more than 300 years. It is located in the scenic seaport resort town of Kinsell, south of Cork, built between 1677 and 1682 and was used to protect the town and port of Kinsell, Corkshire, during the reign of King Charles II. The entire fortress faces the sea and the walls are up to 6m thick. Its five star-shaped structures consist of five fortresses, three facing the land, each with a whistle at its point, and two facing the sea, the Devil's Fortress and the Charles Fortress, which have shells inside and on top of thick walls. This style of fortress was common throughout Europe at the time, and Fort Charles was one of the best examples of a star fortress in Europe. It was a grand, integrated fortress with troops, including married quarters, parade ground, hospitals, gun and ammunition depots, barracks and stables. The site now has a somewhat desolate feel, but when you explore the fortress, it’s not hard to imagine how busy and active it was once. The view from the city wall overlooking the port of Kinsell is very spectacular and beautiful. This is also one of the beautiful harbors I remember most on the Irish self-driving road! 🕙 Opening hours: ➡️ 10:30 – 16:30 daily from November 1 to mid-March of the next year, and the final admission time is 16:00; ➡️ Mid-March - late October open daily 10:00 – 18:00, last admission time 17:00; 🎫 Tickets: Adults: 5.00 Euro Groups/Seniors: 4.00 Euro Children/Student: 3.00 Euro Family: 13.00 Euro 🚉 How to arrive: 🚗 Self-driving: 3 kilometers from Kinsel Close Cork-Kinsale Road (R600 2 kilometers from the town). 🎙 Visiting guidelines: 1⃣️ There is a special free parking area outside the scenic spot; 2⃣️ Lighthouse must be punched in; 3⃣️ There is a brochure in the visitor center, and you can also participate in a guided tour if you have good English; ⚠️ Tips: 1⃣️ Pets are not allowed; 2⃣️ Children must be accompanied by adults to enter; 3⃣️ You can't fly drones; 4⃣️ You can't climb the city wall; #Travel after the Spring Festival #Landscape on the road #Worth going to the ancient town of ancient village #World Heritage Tour #Photo Guide to Attractions

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