Discover the fascinating history of Kilfenora, smallest city in the world, known as the City of Crosses due to it boasting the greatest concentration of ancient high crosses in Ireland. Not only has this picturesque village its own medieval Cathedral dating back to 1058, but it also claims the Pope as Bishop. This captivating guided tour takes in the unique archaeology, legends, folklore and the history of a village which has been the hub of ecclesiastical inception, unique farming practices and, in more modern times, a forerunner for environmental tourism.

St Fachnan founded a monastery here in the 6th century. In 1058 the Cathedral was built and the seat of Kilfenora diocese was born, the smallest in the country - and where the Pope remains the bishop. Take in the spiritual elements hidden amongst the ruins and landscapes of the ‘City’, including the Holy Well, the High Crosses and the Spirituality of a Landscape that goes back to the Stone Age

The Village Tour also includes access to The Burren Exhibition which introduces visitors to one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena, covering the geology, formation, fauna and array of flowers, where native species flourish alongside Arctic, Alpine and Mediterranean plants. It also covers the history of the Burren people, their monuments, archaeology and culture. An exclusive short film by naturalist, Éamon de Buitléar, splendidly presents the Burren Landscape while a Digital Story Trail is available via QR code.