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The Shandon area of the city is a good place to stroll around to see some of Cork’s main attractions, including St. Anne’s Bell Tower. Climbing to the top will give you a great view out across the city and you can also ring the church bells as you pass.
One of the city’s main attractions is Cork City Gaol in the Sunday’s Well area. It’s a really interesting place to visit and chronicles the history of various prisoners held in the gaol, as well as the history of Cork itself, and the audio tour is filled with tidbits of information.
There are a lot of museums scattered throughout the city too, with most offering free admission. The Lewis Gluxman Art Gallery is located on the University College Cork campus and is a must-see for any modern art fans. From there, it’s a good idea to take a wander through the beautiful campus grounds.
Blackrock, one of Cork’s suburbs, is only a short bus trip from the city centre and is a great place to visit. Not only can you stroll along down by the waterfront, you can also visit the really enjoyable Blackrock Castle Observatory. It’s well worth the €6 entry fee as the interactive exhibits are a lot of fun.
A little futher afield, the village of Blarney is well worth a visit. Hugely popular with tourists, this picturesque Irish village is only a short trip from Cork city centre and is home to Blarney Castle. This castle hosts one of Ireland’s most visited tourist attractions, the Blarney Stone. One kiss to this fabled Stone and you’ll receive the gift of the gab.
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