The Blarney Castle is located near Cork, Ireland, and was originally built in stone in 1210, and the current structure was rebuilt in 1446 after being destroyed. It is a popular tourist destination in Ireland because of the Blarney Stone, which is said to give you the gift of eloquence, persuasiveness, if you kiss it.

My Husband and I had the opportunity to travel across Ireland in 2019, and one of the most memorable experiences from this trip was the Blarney Castle. The castle is a partial ruin, however there are accessible rooms and extensive gardens surrounding it. Being able to climb up to the top of this medieval castle was incredible, especially due to the age and the condition of certain areas on the property. Medieval architecture is incredibly interesting because it was designed to be able to defend most efficiently, the angle and direction of the spiraled staircases and the grates in the floors about doorways. Overall, I hope to travel to Europe in the near future to explore the medieval architecture further.