King John's Castle
Nicholas St, King's Island, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Description:
The castle of King John in Lose is a magnificent castle on the banks of the Shannon River.
This castle was built in the XIII century on the site of earthen fortifications previously located here by order of King John the Landless. It consists of three round towers of stone connected by strong walls. In each tower there are narrow windows.
The castle has many spiral staircases and secret passages. In the courtyard of the castle you can see medieval household items - carriages, ceramics, furniture.
Parts of the barracks and the forge are also preserved here.