Magnificent round tower over 100 feet tall - built in the 11th century and renovated in 1876. See also the guide review of the monastic site at Glendalough.
Gleandalough (County Wicklow)
From Bernd Biege, About.com
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Guide Reviews Highlighting Irish Round Towers
Clonmacnoise in County OffalyGlendalough in County WicklowKells in County Meath
Important Museums of Ireland
National Museum of Ireland - Collins Barracks (Dublin)National Museum of Ireland - Kildare Street (Dublin)Ulster Museum - Belfast
The History and Historical Places of Ireland
A Concise History of IrelandThe Historical Saint PatrickThe Most Important Sights in Ireland
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