BEST VIEWS OF KILKENNY

There are a number of sites, areas and vantage points within the City and in the Environs, from which fine views of the City can be had, see Figure HS15. There are also vantage points within the City from which particularly good views of the City’s most important public buildings and natural landscape features may be obtained.

The skyline of Kilkenny highlights the visual influence of these landmark buildings far beyond their immediate context. Some recent developments have also opened up a number of new vistas, allowing for a greater appreciation of once concealed elements of Kilkenny's historic built environment.

Views include:
1. Panoramic view of River Nore valley from Bleach Road
2. View of St. Canice’s and St. Mary’s Cathedrals from Tullaroan Road
3. View (north) of River Nore and Linear Park from Greensbridge
4. View from Michael Street to Kilkenny Castle
5. View of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Tholsel and St. Mary’s Church from No. 30-35 Michael Street
6. View of St. Mary’s Cathedral from Kenny’s Well Road
7. Panoramic view from Dublin Road/Windgap Hill area to River Nore and city skyline
8. View of Castle Park, open countryside from Castle
9. View of River Nore valley to east from Ossory Bridge
10. View of River Nore valley to west from Ossory Bridge
11. View of St. Mary’s from Callan Road
12. View of Kilkenny Castle from John’s Bridge
13. View of city from Dunningstown Road
14. View of St. Canice’s Cathedral from the St. Francis’ Bridge
15. View of St. Michael’s Terrace from west bank of River Nore
16. View of St. Francis Abbey from Michael Street and St. Francis’ Bridge
17. View of St. Canice’s Hospital (particularly the 5-storey tower building with mansard roof) from the Dublin Road