Cork
Where to stay in Cork
Cork City Centre
Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.
Victorian Quarter
Victorian Quarter is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex while you're in town.
Shandon
Shandon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Bells of Shandon and St. Anne's Shandon Church while in the area.
Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairhill
Though Fairhill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon.
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Popular places to visit
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Cork Opera House
Enjoy a show at Cork Opera House, a storied theater in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
