点评:We decided at the last minute to visit Blarney Castle, so we bought tickets online on the same day. We got there at around 4 PM on a Monday, which was pretty late, considering they close at 5. But our time in Cork was limited and that was the only day we were free to visit. We spent about an hour and a half. Turns out the last entry is at 5, and they don't kick you out right at 5. It was a rushed visit and we could have used some more time there, but we wanted to also make it to the Blarney Woolen Mills, which closes at 6.
During our visit, we still managed to have enough time to climb up the castle to kiss the Blarney Stone, all while towing an 8 month old baby! It wasn't easy (for my husband) since he was the one with the carrier. It was definitely an experience but if you can go without a baby, I would recommend that.
FYI - the rock is not really a rock but it's more of a castle wall. I had first visited 12 years ago in 2013, and I remember them sanitizing between each person but I don't recall seeing it this time. Or maybe it went by so fast that I missed it. Supposedly if you kiss the stone, you get the gift of gab. It didn't seem to work either time for me (lol), but it was still a lot of fun, especially since I got to bring my daughter this time. We did have to wait probably about half an hour to kiss the stone. I'd recommend visiting the castle when it opens, going straight to the stone, and then exploring the rest of the grounds.
It's definitely touristy but it was a fun/must-see tourist spot if you find yourself in Cork.
翻译:我们是临时决定去布拉尼城堡的,所以当天就在网上买了票。我们周一下午4点左右到的,考虑到城堡5点关门,这已经很晚了。不过我们在科克的时间有限,只有那天我们才有空参观。我们大约待了一个半小时。结果发现最后入场时间是5点,而且他们不会5点就赶你走。这次参观很匆忙,我们本来可以在那里多待一会儿,但我们也想去布拉尼羊毛厂,那里6点关门。
参观期间,我们仍然有足够的时间爬上城堡亲吻布拉尼石,而且还带着一个8个月大的婴儿!这对我丈夫来说并不容易,因为他要背着背带。这绝对是一次难忘的经历,但如果你可以不带孩子去,我推荐你这样做。
顺便说一句:这块石头其实不是真正的石头,更像是城堡的围墙。我第一次来这里是在12年前,也就是2013年,我记得他们会在每个人之间进行消毒,但这次我没看到。也可能是时间过得太快,我错过了。据说亲吻石头就能获得口才。我两次都没成功(哈哈),不过还是很有趣,尤其是这次我带了女儿。我们确实等了大概半个小时才亲吻石头。我建议城堡开放的时候去参观,直接走到石头那里,然后再探索城堡的其他地方。
这里肯定很适合旅游,但如果你来科克,这里是一个有趣/必看的景点。