Rothe House & Garden

Rothe House and Gardens

Rothe House and Gardens is an historic 17th century merchant's house in Kilkenny. Built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, it is immersed in fertile local and national history and is a highlight of a visit to Kilkenny. Today it is cared for by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society and Rothe House Trust and is open to the public as a museum. Opened in 1966, the collection consists of 2,500 artefacts. The exhibits relate to the heritage of Kilkenny from prehistoric times. The garden is a reconstruction of the 17th century original.

Courtesy of Rothe House

Rothe House and Gardens
Courtesy of Rothe House

Rothe House and Gardens

Rothe House and Gardens is an historic 17th century merchant's house in Kilkenny. Built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, it is immersed in fertile local and national history and is a highlight of a visit to Kilkenny. Today it is cared for by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society and Rothe House Trust and is open to the public as a museum. Opened in 1966, the collection consists of 2,500 artefacts. The exhibits relate to the heritage of Kilkenny from prehistoric times. The garden is a reconstruction of the 17th century original.

Courtesy of Rothe House

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Rothe House & Garden is an historic 17th century merchant's house in Kilkenny. Built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, it is immersed in fertile local and national history and is a highlight of a visit to Kilkenny. Today it is cared for by the Kilkenny Archaeological Society and Rothe House Trust and is open to the public as a museum. Opened in 1966, the collection consists of 2,500 artefacts. The exhibits relate to the heritage of Kilkenny from prehistoric times. The garden is a reconstruction of the 17th century original.

Website: www.rothehouse.com

Address:

Parliament Street,

Kilkenny,

Co. Kilkenny

Telephone: +353 (0) 56 7722893

email: info@rothehouse.com