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Sightseeing in Cork

Located in the south of Ireland is the charming city Cork. It has a similar look and feel to Dublin, only on a smaller scale, although being the second largest city of the country but is more laid back and probably best described as typical Irish.

There is a considerabble variation of architectural styles as there are the Georgian houses but also Victorian styled buildings. The main sight is the Saint Fin Barre's cathedral which due to the absence of high rise buildings can be seen from all around Cork. Unfortunately the tower cannot be climbed. Other churches include the Shandon steeple, St. Ann's church and the Holy Trinity church, but there are a dozen more scattered around town.

There are many other sights to be visited in Cork including the old city Goal and the city hall. When you walk around it is hard not to come across most of the interesting place and places like the Opera house and the Cork courthouse will come along your way. Other attractive features of the city are the bridges that cross the river Lee and all of them have been built with a different look.

The main shopping street in St. Patrick's street and it is centrally located. For a different shopping experience head over to the English Market and for a proper pint there are many Irish pubs dotted around town which all serve a proper meal.

Another remarkable place is the University of Cork which has been built as a college similar to other Irish universities but in its own distinct way and gives some impressions of the history of this city. It is possible to see the whole city in one day, but if you take it easy and spent sometime in the Irish pubs it is not difficult to find entertainment for a relaxing weekend here.

There are a few options for a day trip from Cork. The town Cobh which is a pretty seaside town is worth a visit. The best thing to do for a day out is to either drive or join a tour that takes you to the scenery. Depending on which direction the bus takes off this can include places like the cliffs of Moher or the ring of Kerry.

Cork can be visited all year round. It doesn't have a particular good summer and the winter can be mild as well, although it does see a fair bit of rain. It is connected by rail to the rest of the country but it is worth considering flying in or taking the bus as this can be cheaper or quicker. The city center is very compact so it can be easily explored on foot and there is no real need to take any transportation but there are also many buses to take you around town.

Cork travel photo gallery

University college Cork.	UCC main building.	Courtyard of University college.	The Ireland photo galleries that are available: Cork, Dublin, Gallway and Wicklow mountains.
Long hall of UCC.	Old building.	Courthouse.
National monument.	River Lee with in the background St. Finbarre's cathedral.	Old houses.
St. Finbarre's cathedral.	Back of Saint Finbarre's cathedral.	Front facade of the Holy Trinity church.
Georgian houses.	Colorful Irish houses.	City hall.
City hall.	Irish shops painted in bright colors.	Saint Patrick's bridge.
Main shopping area.	Dunnes stores.	Main shopping street, St. Patricks street.
Saint Patrick's bridge.	Shops.	Historical blue house decorated with many arches.
Old Georgian apartments.	Church near the train station.	Old church.
Old Georgian houses made of different materials.	Shandon craft center.	Shandon steeple.
North cathedral.	Pubs and shops looking out over the river Lee.	Historical bridge crossing the river Lee.
Traditional Irish pub.	Old house made rocks.	Church.
The church near the train station.	Red and white brick tower of the North Cathedral.	Statue of a priest near the North cathedral.
Side view of the brick North cathedral.	Historical building near the river Lee.	National monument on the Grand Parade.
Saint Finbarre's cathedral.	St. Finbarre's cathedral in the distance.	North cathedral.
Street scene.	Our Lady of the Rosary church.	Shandon steeple's clock during sunset.
Shandon steeple's clock in Cork, Ireland.	St. Patrick's street.	Steep road with houses and in the background the North cathedral.
River Lee waterfront	Red brick houses and shops.	Saint Patrick's bridge.
Holy Trinity church.	River Lee and the Holy Trinity church.