Bunratty Castle: De volta à época medieval - Back to the Medieval Ages
Blog Bilíngue / Bilingual Blog
On County Clare are the great Cliffs of Moher, beautiful cliffs which are one of the main attractions in Ireland. But the county has other good attractions like the Bunratty Castle, built in 1425. During the 16th and 17th centuries, it was the important stronghold from the O'Briens, who later became the Thomond Earls. An interesting peculiarity of this castle is that it is furnished with pieces from the 15th and 16th centuries, which makes the visit even more interesting and complete.Porão / Basement
The room located on the underground was used as the castle stable. Today there is an exhibition which tells the details of the castle and the renovation that took place from 1954 to 1960.Sala da Guarda / Guardroom
Uma pequena portinha leva ao calabouço onde eram colocados os presos.
This vaulted room was the main hall for the Earl's soldiers and servants. Today it is used to do medieval banquets very similar to this one (click here) which Welcome to Ireland has already shown you. Much of the furniture is from the 15th and 16th centuries.A small door takes you to the dungeon where the prisoners were kept.
Quartos do Capitão/ Captains Quarters
This room was from the Guard Captain. There are many details on the furniture, and even at the decor on the ceiling.O Grande Salão / The Great Hall
This is the original banquet hall and audience room for the Thomond Earls. The tapestry is Belgian and French. The oak cupboard is from 1570.Cozinha do Conde / Earl's Kitchen
Here were prepared the meals for the banquet on the Great Hall. The turtle shells were used as a tray, plate and lid.Dormitório do Conde / Earl's Bedroom
The Earl's bedroom is furnished with a rich carved bed. There is a velvety fabric which was very refined at that time. The dress oven the bed is all embroidered!North Solar
This one was the private quarters for the Earl's family. The oak panels are from the 16th century.
Next to it there was a small chapel.Leuchterweibchen
These female figures hanging on the ceiling have German origin, they were used as decor and chandeliers, and were symbols of status and power.Despensa do Conde / Earl's Pantry
Here is where a small kitchen worked, which served the Earl's family.Quarto dos Sacerdotes / Robbing Room
Here, as the name says, is where the religious people stayed.South Solar
On this sector were the guests apartments. The lovely ceiling is a replica in Tudor style. Torres / Towers
Visiting Bunratty Castle you will also have access to the top of the towers and you can enjoy the lovely landscapes of the region. Ainda há uma incrível Folk Park (vila folclórica irlandesa) para conhecer. E claro que o Welcome to Ireland vai te mostrar tudo em detalhes.
The tour of the castle is almost finishing, but you are not close to go back home!There is still a fantastic Irish Folk Park to visit. And of course Welcome to Ireland will show you everything in details.


















































Ahhh, que legal! Tô doida pra ver a vila também. Bunratty tá na minha lista há um tempão mas acho que finalmente vou poder visitá-lo no feriado de junho, acho que vamos fazer um pequeno tour por Clare e aproveitar pra conhecer The Burren também!
ResponderExcluirOI Bárbara!!!
ExcluirO fato do Bunratty estar todo mobiliado o torna muito especial realmente.
A Vila é um encanto. Vou fazer o post em breve!!! E reserve umas boas horas se quiser conhecer tudo com calma pois há muita coisa lá!!
AAhhh lembro que vc queria participar de um Banquete Medieval. Aproveite a oportunidade já que há banquetes ótimos no Bunratty.
Que hermoso passeio, e o castelo inteiro mobiliado, geralmente estáo vacios, e a gente tem que se imaginar tudo... o Banquete Medieval tem que ser um barato!!! Agora esperemos os comentarios da vila...
ExcluirEm breve farei o post da vila!!
ExcluirQue é encantadora e cheia de detalhes!!