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Bragança castle and old town walls

Bragança castle and old town walls
Bragança castle and old town walls
Next to the castle of Bragança, you can see the old town walls, which are still well preserved.
Bragança is a city in north-eastern Portugal.

The walls of Derry

Derry
The old walled city of Derry (or Londonderry), in Nothern Ireland, on the west bank of the River Foyle.

King John's Castle in Limerick

King John's Castle in Limerick
King John's Castle is located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon.

This castle, built on the orders of King John and bearing his name, was completed around 1200.

The walls, towers and fortifications remain today, and are a visitor attraction. The remains of a Viking settlement (see the photo) were uncovered during the construction of a visitor centre at the site.

Kilkenny Cathedral

Kilkenny Cathedral (St Canice's Cathedral)
Kilkenny Cathedral (St Canice's Cathedral), is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland in Kilkenny city. The present building dates from the 13th century and is the second longest cathedral in Ireland. Beside the cathedral stands a 100 ft 9th century round tower, an excellent example of a well-preserved early Christian round tower.