Glendalough
Glendalough, meaning "valley of two lakes," is a well-known medieval monastic site in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies in the Glendalough Valley within Wicklow Mountains National Park, near the village of Laragh. The two glacial lakes, Upper Lake and Lower Lake, give the place its name and form a scenic setting for the archaeological remains.
The site was founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, who established a monastery that grew
Today, the remains include the Round Tower, St Kevin’s Church, and the Cathedral, among others, and are