Cork Guide – Places of Interest in Cork City
............to name just a few..............
- Walking Tour – Go on a walking tour of Cork City – a delightful refreshing walk from Blue Dolphin B&B
- Fitzgerald Park In 1903 "The Shrubberies" and grounds were presented to the citizens of Cork as a
recreational area.
- Cork Public Museum (Cork City Museum) The Museum has a variety of exhibits of general interest.
- Cork City Sculpture view Sculpture in Cork City.
- Mardyke Arena (UCC) - one of the finest sports complexes in Ireland.
- Cork City Gaol and Radio Museum Heritage Centre and Radio Museum - incorporating
the RTE Museum
Collection.
- Lifetime Lab - on the banks of the River Lee, is a unique attraction for visitors of all ages with its modern
interactive exhibition, themed playground, beautifully restored buildings and equipment and scenic views
over the River Lee.
- Cork Lough - Bird Sanctuary. Cork Lough is one of Cork's most fascinating amenities.
- University College Cork (UCC). - One of the Queen's Colleges opened in 1849 by Queen Victoria. It is
charmingly situated on a hill overlooking the valley of the Lee, near the site of the ancient Gill Abbey,
founded in the 7th century.
- Ogham Stones This is the largest collection of prehistoric memorial standing stones on open display
in Ireland.
- Lewis Glucksman Gallery - The Lewis Glucksman Gallery is a landmark building that includes display
spaces, lecture facilities, a riverside restaurant and gallery shop.
- Bridges in Cork City - Enjoy Cork's distinctive continental air by taking a refreshing walk along the banks
of the River Lee.
- St Fin Barre's Cathedral (C of I) - Cork's gem of architecture - dedicated to
the founder and patron saint of
the City of Cork. Standing where St. Fin barre originally built his church in the 7th century.
- Siege of Cork (1690) Remnants – view the 1690 weapon of mass destruction.
- English Market – Cork's Food Emporium. Stroll around the English Market just as Britain's Queen Elizabeth 11
& Prince Philip did on Friday 20th May 2011 when they visited Cork.
- Bishop Lucey Park. Opened in 1985 as part of the Cork City's 800th birthday celebrations.
- Nano Nagle's Grave - Foundress of the Presentation Sisters.
- Red Abbey Belfry is a relic of the Anglo-Norman period and is one of the last remaining structures dating
to the era of the walled town of Cork. The Augustinians established an Abbey here sometime between
1270 and 1288.
- Cork City Hall Cork City Hall is the administrative centre for the city.
- Crawford Municipal Art Gallery contains Irish and International
work from 17th century to the present.
- St Ann's Church, Shandon. Situated on the North side of the City this church attracts many visitors for
its famous "Shandon Bells".
- Cork Butter Museum - explore the history of Ireland's most
successful food export.
- St Peter's Church - Cork vision centre - an exhibition of Cork -
past, present and future.
- Cork Opera House. In 1965 the City of Cork opened the only purpose built opera house in the country.
- Court House Cork City and County Courthouse.
- Mayoralty House Cork Mercy University Hospital incorporates the old Mansion House built in 1767.
- Tyndall National Institute NMRC is now part of the Tyndall National Institute. The Tyndall National
Institute comprises NMRC and the photonics communities within UCC and CIT. The Tyndall Institute is
named after John Tyndall (1820-1893), the famed Irish Physicist born in Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow.
Follow in the footsteps of Britain's Queen Elizabeth 11 & Prince Philip & visit the Tyndall Institute
just as they did on Friday 20th May 2011 when they visited Cork.
- Cork has been the birthplace of many distinguished men and women, among them being:
James Barry (1741 - 1806) historical painter
Dr Hincks (1792 - 1866) the learned Egyptologist
George James Allman (1812 - 1898) zoologist and botanist
Dr George Salmon (1819 - 1904) the mathematician and divine
Edward Dowden (1843 - 1913) Shakespearean scholar
Alicia Boole Stott (1860 - 1940) mathematician
Sir Walter Scott was presented with the freedom of Cork in 1825
The city and neighbourhood is to a great extent the scene of William Black's novel, " Shandon Bells ".
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