Clonmacnoise

Clonmacnoise ( Irish: Cluain Mhic Noise, " Meadow of the Sons of Noise"; pronunciation: / kluəN ' v'ik ' no s'ə ː / ) is a unique monastery ruins in County Offaly, situated on the River Shannon in the Republic of Ireland. The history of the monastery dates back to the 6th century AD Today, the plant is one of the Emerald Isle 's most visited tourist attractions. The former monastery is located just a few kilometers south of the town lying near the island center of Athlone.

History

The foundation of the monastery of Iroschottischen church in 548 AD goes back to St. Ciarán. Four years later, Ciarán died at only 33 years, so he has not witnessed the boom of the monastery. The location was ideal: Roads in all directions crossed here, and the Shannon waterway was an undeniable advantage. In the Scriptorium was, inter alia, the oldest surviving manuscript collection in the Old Irish language, the Lebor na hUidre (German: book of dark-colored cow), which contains a version of the Táin (German Cattle Raid of Cooley ), the central saga of the Ulster Cycle.

The spacious grounds always new, small chapels and churches were built from the 10th to the 17th century, which ultimately resulted in the complete system. It is striking that none of the church ruins whether their size particularly stands out.

Clonmacnoise was a spiritual and intellectual but also artisanal center of Ireland. Many, today known documents point to the importance of the monastery. The workshops created especially beautiful items, especially pastorals or reliquary. The largest expansion of the plant had in the 12th century AD

1552 AD, the English troops came to Athlone and wanted to take possession of this monastery. Over 100 years, the residents of the facility were able to fight back. Then Cromwell came and devastated this and hundreds of other monasteries. Since then, the system was left to decay. Since 1877, Clonmacnoise is a National Monument. The mid- 50s of the 20th century it was transferred as a cultural heritage of the state.

Attractions

  • Cathedral
  • Nuns Church
  • Temple Ciarán
  • Connor Temple
  • Temple Dowling
  • Temple Finghan
  • Temple Hurpan
  • Temple Melaghlin

Of the buildings, only more old, non- covered walls are left. The entire area is littered with but grave slabs and crosses, all of which are already some 100 years old. The High Crosses of Clonmacnoise ' have a special place in the history of Ireland. Today, the three crosses are exhibited in a small museum at the entrance of the plant. Faithful copies are on their original places in the area.

Cross of the Scriptures

The inscriptions, which can be decrypted anymore; make it likely that this cross the High King Flann ( 877-915 AD. ) Was consecrated. The approximately 4 -meter-high cross is carved from sandstone and probably originated in the 10th century AD The biblical illustrations show the betrayal of Judas, the arrest and guarding the tomb of Christ. But there are also very secular representations such as the help of the king Diarmuid while building a church, nor by horsemen, chariots, hunters and animals.

North and South Cross

From the North Cross only fragments survive. The South Cross is indeed as powerful as the Cross of the Scriptures of his form here. But it is much less pictorial representations carved - and probably not so clearly identifiable. Ornaments and geometric figures were used significantly reinforced to ornament.

Round towers

The ruin complex overlooks a round tower. It dates from the 11th century and is about 17-18 meters high. Another round tower stands outside of the monastery, on the banks of the Shannon.

Whispering Arch

The church in the center of the complex - also known as Cathedral - dates from the year 909 AD and houses a variety of graves and grave slabs. An archway with a view towards the Shannon is known as the Whispering Arch. Allegedly, one hears the whispers to the opposite side of the church and priests of that time were so faithful who had contagious diseases, safely remove the confession.

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