Spike lsland - Alcatraz Irlandesa - Irish Alcatraz
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Cobh is a small harbour town which is very close to Cork City. Whenever we go there, we go by train (to learn about the station click here).
Cobh
Embarcação para Spike Island / Boat to Spike Island
In less than 20 minutes you will be in Cobh, known as Titanic's last port of call. On this post we spoke about this lovely town. On Kennedy Pier in Cobh you can take a small ferry to Spike Island, known by some as the Irish Alcatraz once it is an island and for being used as a prison for a few years.Cobh ao longe / Cobh seen from the distance
Chegada a Spike Island / Arrival on Spike Island
Mas durante a maior parte de sua história foi usada com fins militares. Primeiro pelos britânicos e a partir de 1938 passou a pertencer ao governo irlandês. Hoje está aberta a visitação pública de abril a outubro.
But Spike Island had several uses on its countless years of history. On the neolithic age there was already a settlement of people, living basically on fishing and hunting. On the medieval age, there was a small monastery. At least up to 300 years later, when the religious people were attacked by Vikings. On the 12th Century it was the Normans who invaded the small Spike Island.
You can walk around the whole island, which is a very interesting stroll, and with lovely landscapes. You will find posters with historical, geographical and environmental explanations on the region.
After you can see the cells used by prisoners on the period it was a prison, and some of the building and weapons from the military period. Have a look at this building below. The upper floor was "fake". There was nothing on it but concrete. In the event of an air attack, the other floors would be essentially intact.E fique atento ao horário do retorno do barco! Pois não há hospedagens na Ilha.
There is also a coffee shop with several snacks and sandwiches. And stay alert for the ferry return schedule! Because there are no accommodations on the island.
And once you are back in Cobh, don't miss taking a stroll around this enchanting town.























Muito legal! Como Cobh é pertinho de onde a família do meu namorado mora (e já fomos pra lá) quem sabe não voltamos pra conhecer a ilha?!
ResponderExcluirÉ passeio muito gostoso de fim de semana, sabe??
ExcluirTenho muita vontade de conhecer Cobh, tenho certeza que é uma cidadezinha adorável e esse passeio parece ser muito legal também :)
ResponderExcluirOi Taís!!!
ExcluirUm dia venha para o sul e programe várias visitas a lugares turísticos aqui da região.
Se quiser algumas dicas é só me dar um toque!!
Cobn, com a igreja dos sinos, do Sao Colman...
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