Shandon Bells & Tower, St Anne's Church

Church in Cork

St. Annes, Cork
CC BY-SA 3.0 / Sebastian “sebrem” B…

With its spectacular bell tower and distinctive Italianate architecture, St. Anne’s Church stands as one of Cork’s most iconic landmarks. Tradition holds that a true Cork City local must be born within earshot of its famous northside bells.

Built in 1722, the Church of St. Anne is among the most significant early 18th-century churches in Ireland. Nestled within a maze of winding streets, the church features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, colorful stained glass windows, and a stone baptismal font dating back to 1629.

Towering 50 meters above the Shandon neighborhood, visitors can climb the narrow stone steps to reach the bell tower, crowned by a 3-meter gold fish weathervane. This weathervane symbolizes both the early Christian symbol for the Lord and the salmon of the nearby River Lee.

The bell tower provides breathtaking views of the city and surrounding areas. Visitors also have the unique opportunity to ring the famous bells, celebrated in music and verse. A selection of sheet music is available for aspiring campanologists (bell-ringers) to tackle the eight renowned bells, which together weigh six tonnes.

The Shandon Bells & Tower, St Anne's Church appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Cork!

This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you!

Visiting Shandon Bells & Tower, St Anne's Church

Hours:

Mon-Sat 10.00-16.30 Sun 11:30-16:30 Last Entry 16.00


Price:

Adults €6.00

Address: Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church, Church Street, Shandon, Cork, Ireland
Duration: 20 minutes

Nearby Attractions

Similar Blogs