Heritage45-60 minutes
Shandon Bells & Tower at St Anne's Church
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About
An 18th-century church in the historic Shandon quarter, famous for its clock tower, known as the Four-Faced Liar because the four faces rarely agree. Visitors climb 132 steps past the bells, which they can ring themselves, to an outdoor balcony with panoramic views over the city. The church was built in the 1720s on a hill above the Lee.
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Highlights
- ✓Ring the Shandon bells yourself
- ✓132-step climb to an open viewing balcony
- ✓The Four-Faced Liar clock tower
Tips
- →Best on a clear day for the rooftop views
- →Combine with the Cork Butter Museum and the Shandon quarter
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumn
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