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Traveling is oftentimes synonymous with creating life’s precious memories. Wouldn’t it be grand to start creating your own memories at a location that has stood years of existence and grandeur? The Muckross House in Co. Kerry, Ireland is definitely a must-visit site at the county.
This house rests amidst the equally renowned Killarney National Park. It lies bordered with the unsurpassed scenery and nature. This is a major point of interest in the park itself. Why? It is because the house’s history is timeless and its appeal is endless. It clearly depicts how grand can Victorian influence be in terms of architectural structure.
Come inside and you will be awed by principal rooms that vividly convey the grand lifestyles of the landowning genre. This house was originally built for the Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife Mary Balfour Herbert. The Herbert clan was one of the influential families in Co. Kerry since the 16th century. Their wealth boomed in the 18th century and the Muckross House is in fact the fourth house that this clan has inhabited for over a time span of two hundred years.
The Muckross House coexists with a remarkable garden of superb quality. The Muckross Garden has an extensive garden works that began in 1850s when Queen Victoria was said to visit in 1861. Just imagine the 11 years of preparation. Truly, only the finest outcome can be expected. And for sure the ground work did pay off because until now tourists and locals can still enjoy it.
The basement of the house still gives a picture of the old century history. You can actually relive the gone days where this part of the house was the busiest – servants here and there as they perform their day to day tasks.
The Muckross House or the Theach Mhucrois as how the Irish calls it lies between Muckross Lake and Lough Leane. This is just a mere 6 km away from the famous town of Killarney. This magnificent historical house is open for you everyday from 9 am to 5:30 pm. There are guided tours for better appreciation of the place. The tour is presented in seven languages including English, Irish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Spanish.
Catch the Muckross House’s beauty and historical significance while you travel to Co. Kerry. Nothing beats the thrill of going back to a particular era without actually having to leave the present.
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