Cork
City
Shandon Church (St Ann's
Church)
Built in 1722 in the place
of an old church destroyed by the seat of 1690,
this Protestant church should be visited and it is
highly recommended that you climb its steeple which
offers a wonderful panorama on the city of Cork
(this church is located on the hill of Shandon).
Butter
Exchange
Is a small centre for
artisans where you will find porcelains, jewels,
potteries, sweaters, woollen articles... the name
comes from an old activity of Cork which involved
the export of salted butter in the middle of the
18th century until 1924.
St Patrick's
Street
You are here in the
commercial downtown area of Cork, the heart of the
city with its old houses.This street is actually a
covered walkway and leads to St Patrick's Bridge, a
charming bridge with 3 arches.
St Finbarr's Cathedral
(Dean Street)
Is in the French Gothic
style, this cathedral was built in 1865, exactly on
the spot of the vault of the founder of the city of
Cork from the 6th century.
Cork Museum
This museum recalls the
tumultuous history of the city. It is set up in an
old brewery since 1909.
Cork City
Goal
You must not miss this old
prison set as a museum and recalls the life in
prison, as if you were there! You can have
commentary during your visit in other languages
(thanks to an audio visual aid) and a short film in
English concludes your visit.
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