Blarney Castle in (Ireland)
Symbol of Ireland - Blarney
Castle. This is one of the most popular attractions in the country. It is
situated in the southern part of Ireland, in the village of Blarney.
The fortress which we can see
now, built the famous ruler of Munster Dermot McCarthy in 1446. Prior to this,
in the same place is a wooden fortress (X century), which in 1210 was rebuilt
in stone castle, but it collapsed due to the problem of the foundation.
Particularly impressive is the massive dungeon, wall thickness is equal to 18 feet,
and its height - 85 feet.
It is located premises where once lived the family McCarthy, as well as their vassals and knights. The upper
part of the keep was added later. On the ground floor you can see the room of
the graph, and on the second floor were built to protect the premises and the
Great Hall. Of interest is the so-called "room of murderers." It was
hidden security and secretly watched by guests who could go from the first
floor. If the guest was considered dangerous, it poured the hot liquid or
killed by means of arrows.
In the XVI century, Queen
Elizabeth I decided that the castle should be her own. She sent the Earl of
Leicester for negotiations. However, when he tried to fulfill its mission in
the castle organized a grand feast or other entertainment. Queen demanded the
report, but only received a long letter, flattering for her, with a florid
expressions, but the lock did not become her property. That's when Elizabeth I
introduced a new English word "blarney", which means sweet speech.
But the most famous attraction
is the Blarney undoubtedly Stone of Eloquence, which is also called the Stone
of Blarney. According to legend, King Cormac McCarthy decided to help Robert
the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in and sent him 4,000 people. Crowded
Thanks, Robert Bruce gave Cormac part of Scone stone. He was placed in the
castle walls. There is a legend that anyone who kisses the stone will be
eloquent and successful that is, be able to achieve success in politics, war,
and even love. Until now, millions of tourists flock to the castle to try out
the action on the stone itself.
In one article it is
impossible to tell an interesting story of the castle, which is still
impressive in its appearance. Severe, and at the same time beautiful, though a
bit scary, it attracts attention and gives the feeling that visiting him,
managed to plunge into the history of Ireland.
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