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Black Abbey
Parliament Street
Kilkenny
Ireland
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Kilkenny Inn Hotel £80 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Berkley House N/A 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Pembroke Hotel N/A 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Kilkenny River Court Hotel £136 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre £167 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
restaurant Distance Rating
Italian Connection 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Fleva 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Grapevine Cafe/ Winebar 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
Thing to Do Distance Rating
St. Canice's Cathedral 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Rothe House 0.2 mi 0.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Marble City Bar 0.3 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 26 attractions in Kilkenny
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Parliament Street Kilkenny
Ireland
Tel: +353 56 21279

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3 of 5 stars
lndrama
Atlanta, GA
13 Feb 2008
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While it might be a quick stop in town, the Black Abbey provides a nice tourist attraction, whether you want to save some money or just get out of the rain. Coffins from Black Death victims line the outside grounds of the church. The Black Abbey does house some of the most stunning stained-glass windows, including favoured Irish saints Patrick... more

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Black Abbey Address

Parliament Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
Tel: +353 56 21279