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A wide view of the grey stone inner courtyard of Kilkenny Castle under a bright blue sky, featuring Victorian-era windows, crenelated battlements, and tourists gathered on the paved grounds next to a lush green lawn.

Skip Dublin: Kilkenny’s ‘Marble City’ Brings Festivals, Great Food, and a Castle Worth the Trip

Kilkenny beats Dublin for history, food, and festivals. A medieval city built on witchcraft, mass burials, and black stone awaits.
Historic Black Freren Gate along the preserved medieval city walls in Kilkenny, Ireland, on a sunny day.

Ireland’s Magical Medieval City Locals Say Outshines Dublin, But Few Tourists Visit

Locals claim this medieval Irish gem trumps Dublin, yet tourists ignore it. Wander through 13th-century walls where apartheid architecture still stands. Authentic pubs await beyond the tourist crowds.