Glendalough, Ireland: Exploring the Wicklow Mountains

Ten miles south of Dublin, Ireland's Wicklow Mountains offer nature lovers some of Ireland's richest scenery and refuge from the hustle and bustle of big-city travel. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[dazzamatic2008]

please go there ,I've been to many countries ,but I've never felt so at peace here ,i don't why ,i live near by ,but when i under stress,i feel so much peace here,its so beautiful! i can't explain why its just because i believe in god ,i feel so much peace and forgiveness here maybe.

[Ilikecp101]

i was in Glendalough i know it is 2012 but the church is closed :(

[depeche609]

I'll be going here in 4 weeks, staying at the hotel on the gardens. Beautiful!

[YezoGomper]

Denis O'Reilly for president of Ireland. I was lucky to join one of his tours to Glendalough. Great fun!

[Ominix501]

this is where I want to live when I move to Ireland after I graduate high-school in 2013. i got ancestry in Shannon Ireland. my Grandma's maiden name is Shannon which is a county and the longest river in Ireland. can't wait!

[MrNajlepszy]

i'm going to go there today

p.s. it five a.m.

[Ballyhook]

My hometown. And of course the garden of ireland

[232323C]

I stayed in Wicklow...i had no idea of the history involved rebels n all... No wonder i was drawn to it....

[MrFishlike]

I've been there and it was sooo amazing (;

[UnleashedKane]

definitely the most beautiful county in Eire