Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. An
Early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin here in the 6th century, and from that developed the historical 'Monastic City'
The 'City' now consists of a number of monastic remains, with the most impressive being the Round Tower, which stands 30m high. The main group of monastic buildings lies downstream near the Round Tower.
The Gateway in the monastic site is a unique monument, as it is the only medieval gateway in Ireland.
The monastic site has 7 churches, The Cathedral is the largest. And it was built in several phases from the 10th to the 13th century.

Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow. The Glendalough Monastic site is located to the west of Laragh Village right in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
Your journey there brings you through some of the most scenic landscapes in all of Ireland.

Travelling by train from Dublin or Wexford, the nearest train station to Glendalough is Rathdrum; you can take a taxi from there, as there are no public transport services.
The nearest town is Wicklow it is situated 23km from the site.

You can enjoy a full day in Glendalough as it has plenty of amenities to suit all. Laragh village, a little haven with pubs and restaurants serving very good home-cooked traditional fare, is only five minutes from the site.

We would recommend the short drive up "The Wicklow Gap" a nearby mountain pass that looks down upon Glendalough and gives a great opportunity for memorable photos.

Clara-Lara outdoor funpark and Annamoe trout farm are quite close by and will provide hours of fun for all the family.

The Glendalough Visitor Centre is adjacent to the ruins of the monastic settlement. It features an interesting exhibition and audio-visual show. Guided tours of the Monastic City are available in multiple languages all year round by advance booking.

Bus tours, school tours and groups should book in advance especially during the busy, summer season.