Skellig Michael (Great Skellig)

Skellig Michael (Irish: Sceilig Mhichil), or Great Skellig (Irish: Sceilig Mhor) is the larger of the two Skellig Islands located 11.6 km west of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. A Christian monastery was founded on the island at some point between the 6th and 8th century and remained continuously occupied until its abandonment in the late 12th century. The remains of the monastery, along with most of the island itself, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

  • The view from the Oratory window. October 2010
  • Skellig Michael and the remains of the old lighthouse. October 2010
  • Skellig Michael, East Face
  • Skellig Michael
  • Sailing away from Skellig Michael
  • Skellig Island, steps towards monastery
  • The Skelligs
  • Small Skellig from Skellig Michael
  • Skellig Michael
  • A Part of the Abby
  • View to small Skellig from Skellig Michael
  • Skelling Michael Island - Hermit's stone huts
  • The Oratory at the Monastery of Skellig Michael, Ireland
  • Stairway to top of Skellig Michael island
  • Skellig Michael
  • Beehive Huts at Skellig Island

Country:
Ireland
Rating:
10
Latitude:
51,7712872
Longitude:
-10,5405558
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