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Iona Abbey and Nunnery

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Churches and Cathedrals
Open today at 10:00-16:00
Recommended sightseeing time:3-5 hour
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Isle of Iona PA76 6SQ, United KingdomMap
Phone+44 1681 700512
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  • Paula F
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    Fabulous place

    Love the history behind this place & wow, what a location. We only managed to spend just over an hour here, but will definitely be back. Self-guided tour which is really interesting & great value fo...

    Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024
  • Sue K
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    Unwelcoming, unfriendly, decidedly un-Christian

    Firstly let me say that Iona is a beautiful island & the large majority of locals are friendly and welcoming, however this was Not our experience at the abbey. Arriving at the ticket office we discov...

    Reviewed on Feb 24, 2024
  • davidandshona
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    A return pilgrimage a mere 45½ years later

    I last visited Iona in 1978, on a school camping trip! 45½ years later, I fulfilled my vow to return again someday. After a spectacular 58 mile drive south from Tobermory (where we were staying for ...

    Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
  • R G
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    Serene

    Its peace and serenity is only surpassed by its setting, Samuel Johnson in 1773 summed it up thus. " That man is little to be envied .... whose piety would not grow warm amidst the ruins of Iona.

    Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
  • Tom277
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    Delightful Visit

    Make sure you check the ferries before travelling to Fionnphort the chanel has very strong currents. We only had a short time on Iona due to the ferry operations. However it was adequate and the Abbey...

    Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
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