Sunday, June 29, 2014

Adare - Picturesque Village of Ireland

Adare is renowned as one of Ireland's prettiest villages. It is designated as a Heritage Town by the Irish government.

Adare is a tourist destination. The local heritage center gives insight into the history of the village, also hosts a number of craft shops. The town is also a popular wedding and conference venue.

The main street combines typical Irish architecture with the English styled buildings and infrastructure purpose-built for the Dunraven estate. The picturesque thatched cottages are part of Dunraven estate.