About
An irish island where st. patrick opened a pit to purgatory.
Why go
- Visit the island where st. patrick opened a pit to purgatory
- Experience a medieval pilgrimage that may have inspired dante's inferno
- For travelers drawn to lore and religious tradition
Must try
- Spend 3 days on station island
- Walk in circles reciting prayers
- Witness the torments of the dead
Pro tips
- Pilgrimage runs june to august
- No sleep on the first night
- Only dry bread and black tea served
- Must be over 15 with good health
Good to know
- Original pit sealed by pope in 1497
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Rating
4.5 / 5