Munster County Culture

St Fin Barre's Cathedral

This impressive fortress dates back to 1616. It is still owned by the city of Zadar and it is open to visitors. You can find out more about its history by taking one of the guided tours available. The fortification was built during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa and named after his wife, Queen Elizabeth Bathory. She was born in 1560 in Hungary and she died in 1614.

St Anne's Church and Shandon Bells

The Franciscan Well is a family owned brewery and pub chain based out of Dublin, Ireland. Their beers are brewed using traditional methods and ingredients. The Franciscan Well offers a large selection of ales, lagers, stouts, porters, bitters, ciders and wines. They are best known for their Irish Red Ale, Guinness Extra Stout, IPA, Porter, Brown Ale, and Lager.

  • St Fin Barre's Cathedral
  • St Anne's Church and Shandon Bells
  • Cork Butter Museum
  • Ardú Self Guided Walking Trail
  • Crawford Art Gallery
  • The Nano Nagle Centre
  • St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

    • Cork Butter Museum

    The University College Cork (UCC) campus is one of Ireland’s most beautiful campuses. With over 50 acres, it is located just outside Cork city center. Situated on the banks of the River Lee, the campus boasts some of the best views in Ireland. As you enter the campus, there are several buildings you must pass through, including the main building, the library, the sports complex, the arts centre, the science center, the student union, the university museum, and the college chapel. You can easily explore the campus without needing a map. Just follow our walking tour guide and enjoy the sights along the way. The UCC library is a modern and spacious facility. In addition to offering a wide range of books and journals, it houses a number of special collections such as rare manuscripts, maps, photographs, and archives.

    Cork Butter Museum
    Ardú Self Guided Walking Trail

    Ardú Self Guided Walking Trail

    The 7th century cathedral in Cork city is one of Ireland's most famous churches. The present structure dates back to the 12th century, although it has been rebuilt several times since. In the early 20th century, architect E A Power designed a major renovation project that included the addition of a bell tower.

    St Anne's Church is the most popular tourist attraction in Cork city. Built in 1730, it is the second-oldest Protestant place of worship in Ireland. In 1810, the tower was extended by architect John Roberts, adding another storey, making it the tallest structure in Cork. Today, visitors are free to climb the spiral staircase inside the tower and ring the bells. However, ringing the bells wasn't always possible; there used to be a mechanism that automatically rang the bells whenever someone entered the church. Unfortunately, the mechanism stopped working around 1970. Nowadays, you'll have to ask one of the volunteers to let you know when the next bell is about to sound.

    Crawford Art Gallery
    The Nano Nagle Centre
    The Nano Nagle Centre

    The Cork Butter Museum is located in the heart the Cork City. Visitors can learn about Cork production and how butter is produced here. Cork is known for its tasty food products.The museum offers a great opportunity to learn more about this famous city, as well as the history of butter making. Learn More About Cork Butter Museum. Cork Butter Museum is located in Ireland's second largest city, Cork. This museum was established in 2006. It is dedicated to the history of butter production in Ireland. In addition, visitors can learn about the history of cork. Cork is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its rich culture attracts tourists from around the world. Cork is home to many museums and galleries. There are several places where you can enjoy art exhibitions and concerts. You can visit the Cork Butter Museum to learn more about the history of butter production and cork.

    St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

    Cork city centre is home to some of Ireland’s best known street art. In 2018, we set out to explore the hidden gems of Cork city centre – the places where you can find unique pieces of artwork. We asked local artist Dara O’Reilly to guide us around the city centre. He took us to his favourite spots and gave us tips on how to spot great street art. Here are our top five recommendations.

    St. Fin Barre's Cathedral

    Cork is walkable! Most of the city center is compact enough that you can cover most of it on foot without getting too tired or needing to take public transportation.

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