Blackrock Castle

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Blackrock Castle is a historic riverside fortification near Cork City that now serves as an observatory and science centre open to the public.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf castle
fortification
observatory
science centre
alsoKnownAs Blackrock Castle Observatory
architecturalStyle castle architecture
country Ireland
currentUse observatory
science centre
hasFeature astronomical observatory
battlements
courtyard
science exhibits
towers
hasFunction astronomy education
public outreach in science
hasViewOf Cork Harbour
River Lee estuary
hasWebsite https://www.bco.ie/
heritage historic riverside fortification
isTouristAttraction true
locatedIn Blackrock, Cork
locatedNear Cork City
locatedOn River Lee
nearbyCity Cork
openTo public
originalPurpose defensive fortification
harbour defence
ownership Cork City Council
region County Cork
usedFor educational programmes
public events
tours

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