Carlow is located in the southeast of Ireland, on the east bank of the River Barrow, 72 kilometers from the capital Dublin. The River Barrow winds through the city and serves as the county town of County Carlow. Historically, the city was an important city in Ireland, serving as the capital in the 14th century, and is now known as the cleanest city in Ireland.

One of Carlow’s most famous landmarks is Brownshill Dolmen, located in the eastern part of the city. It is a passage tomb built of huge stones, weighing about 100 tons, making it the heaviest tomb in Europe, and is designated as a national monument. Carlow Castle, situated on the River Barrow, was built between 1207 and 1213. Only the western city walls and two towers remain today, also listed as a national monument. The Carlow County Military Museum was established in 1995 and is dedicated to the history of the Irish Defence Forces. The museum displays uniforms of the Irish Defence Forces and recounts wars in Irish history. The Carlow County Museum, Carlow Brewing Company, Carlow Town Hall, and Carlow Courthouse are also well worth a visit.

Carlow

Reasons to Visit: Ireland’s cleanest city

Continent: Europe

Country/Region: Ireland

Province/State: County Carlow

City: Carlow