Skellig Islands
Published by misha in Adventure, Cultural, Eire, Europe, Hiking, History, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Sailing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
Skellig Islands are two extraordinary rocky islands, sited just 13 km west of the coast of Kerry. Skellig Micheal, the larger of the two rocky outcrops, rises sharply to some 212 m, and near the summit, situated on a ledge, are the remains of an early Christian monastery. Its foundation remains shrouded in mystery, but it is known that a small community of about a dozen monks were based there between the 6th and 12th centuries. Photo by: Janek Kloss
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