There's A Castle In Arizona That's Also A Library And It's A Bookworm's Happy Place
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Katie Lawrence
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From eating dinner at Medieval Times to spending the night in a lakefront estate, Arizona has no shortage of opportunities to visit a bonafide castle. You can now add a library to the list, as the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix is modeled after a 12th-century Norman castle. Check it out:
Please note, The Irish Cultural Center keeps seasonal hours. Please confirm current hours before planning a visit.
From intricate stone carvings to the arched entryway, it's hard to believe this amazing place has been hiding right under our noses.
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Whether or not you hail from the Emerald Isle, this one-room museum is a fascinating experience for history buffs in general.
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Learn about the Book of Kells, read the words of Irish poets and authors, and spend time in a private reading room to mull over research.
Delve into your ancestry and perhaps discover something new about a family member.
Most of the courses are offered in the evening hours, which means you'll get to see the castle after dark. Kinda looks like Hogwarts beneath the glow of the moon, doesn't it?
Winter hours are from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.
Visit the center’s website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever been to the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience.
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