The City of Cork

There is plenty to see and do in Cork City with an emphasis on film, theatre, music and dance. The best way to see the city is on foot and you will soon find that there are plenty of bridges due to the roads frequently crossing the river channels. The attractions include museums and galleries, parks and gardens, churches and historic buildings.

There are also some excellent guided tours available from around Easter to early October. If you prefer to walk and be shown around, then guided tours are available on some days every week. This is an excellent idea if you stay in a guest house in Cork City as it will give you much of the local ambience.

There are many places of interest in Cork City including its two principal cathedrals, St. Mary’s Cathedral and St. Finbarr’s Cathedral. The patron saint and founder of Cork is St Finbarr who founded a monastery where the cathedral now stands. The tallest storied building in the Republic of Ireland is The Eleysian building in Eglington Street with an overall height of 81 metres. » Read more: Bed and Breakfast in Cork