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1. Cork City Gaol ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cork City Gaol
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2. Cork Opera House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cork Opera House
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3. Red Abbey Tower

Red Abbey Tower
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4. The Crawford Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
The Crawford Art Gallery
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5. The Everyman Theatre

Category: Entertainment
The Everyman Theatre
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6. The Father Mathew Statue

The Father Mathew Statue
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7. The Honan Chapel

The Honan Chapel
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8. The Shandon Bells at St Anne’s Church

The Shandon Bells at St Anne’s Church
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9. Shandon Sweets

Shandon Sweets
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10. Fitzgerald Park

Category: Activities
Fitzgerald Park
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11. Blarney Castle

Romantic Castles
Blarney Castle
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12. Rory Gallagher Monument

Category: Activities
Rory Gallagher Monument
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13. The National Monument

Category: Activities
The National Monument
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14. St Fin Barre’s Cathedral

Category: Food & Drink
St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
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15. The English Market

Category: Shopping
The English Market
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16. Huguenot Cemetery

Category: Attractions
Huguenot Cemetery
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17. Cork Arts Theatre

Category: Entertainment
Cork Arts Theatre
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18. St Peter and Paul’s Church

St Peter and Paul’s Church
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19. Blackrock Castle Observatory

Category: Attractions
Blackrock Castle Observatory
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20. Camden Fort Meagher

Category: Activities
Camden Fort Meagher
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21. Liberty Grill

Category: Food & Drink
Liberty Grill
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22. Brick Lane

Brick Lane
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23. Orso Kitchen & Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Orso Kitchen & Bar
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24. The Castle Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
The Castle Cafe
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25. The Bodega

The Bodega
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Cork is the second largest city in Ireland and has so much for tourists to see and do.
  • The island city has such a rich history, which is still evident in many aspects today.
  • It started out as a monastic settlement, which was then taken over by Viking invaders before it was granted a charter in 1185.
  • You will experience so much insight and charm in Cork with its medieval architecture, unique attractions, and friendly residents.

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