Doors of WordPress V55 : Mussenden Temple

Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors or in my case today, simply one door. I had visited Mussenden Temple last weekend (for the second time) when staying at the north coast of Northern Ireland and wanted to share this amazing building and it’s fantastic door with you all.

This temple is one of the most photographed buildings in Ireland and sits perched on a cliff’s edge, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was built around 1783 for the Earl Bishop and was originally used as a library. For more information you can check out the link here. It certainly has an interesting history but I really love this building for its architecture and it’s intricate detail. The location is just stunning, situated between the home of the Earl Bishop and the coastline. I’m pretty certain the door would not be an original but nonetheless, it still appears to be pretty grand and sturdy.

The doors were locked on our last visit but luckily for us, we were able to enter the temple on our previous trip here in 2017.

Even more beautiful with blue skies. From inside you can see the Downhill Demense, previously the home to the Earl Bishop and the walkway to reach the temple. Imagine having to walk down this long walkway at night, simply to read in your library!

Thanks for taking a look at this amazing temple. Please let me know if you have ever visited here or if you have ever seen a temple like this one on your travels.

All the best,

Wayne ✌🏽

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  1. Your photos are simply stunning. I am glad to see you had a great wether for exploring the Demense. The temple itself was closed during our visit, so I need to make another trip back to Northern Ireland one day as I am very keen to step into the former library. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day. Aiva

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  6. Wow! That is an amazing structure, Wayne. I might not like walking out there, depending on the weather, but having a library like that would be a dream come true. I think I might be tempted to keep a bottle of brandy out there.

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  9. Amazing structure. Something I could spend hours exploring and the scenery around it is gorgeous. I have never been there but I hope should I get to Ireland I would definitely look it up. Breathtaking photos. I love the past and it’s history. Thanks for sharing.

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