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Cork City
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Cork City is the
Republic of Irelands second largest city and the capital of County
Cork. It is situated at the mouth of the River Lee at the head of
Cork harbour. The irish for Cork - Corcaigh - actually means
marshland and the city was built in a marshy valley area where the
Lee splits into two separate channels to form an island that is the
heart of the city.
Steeped in history, Cork City is fast gaining a reputation as one of
Europe's trendiest cities. Like Venice, the city is built upon
water, and the two channels of the River Lee which embrace the city
centre are spanned by many bridges, providing the city with a
distinctive continental and cosmopolitan flavour.
There are a number of places worth visiting while in Cork. Start
with the imposing St. Finbarr's Cathedral which was built by the
renowned Victorian architect William Burges. Across the river is St
Anne's Church, Shandon. This church houses the famous Shandon Bells
and the tower has two sides faced with limestone and two faced with
sandstone. Cork City Goal has a very interesting 35-minute taped
tour and also houses the National Radio Museum where you learn about
Marconi's conquest of the airwaves.
St Patrick's Street, affectionately called Pana by Corkonians, is
the main shopping street in the city. Since its redevelopment in
2004, it has twice won the award as Ireland's best shopping street.
The mainly pedestrianised street runs in a curve from Saint
Patrick's Quay to Daunt Square, where it meets Grand Parade. Oliver
Plunkett Street has received similar redevelopment, and Grand Parade
has responded to create a city centre with attractive pedestrian
priorities.
Throughout Cork City will discover unique shopping and dining
options, including the famous English Market, with its stalls
selling foods from all over the world, and numerous pedestrian
walkways and sidewalks flanked by smart boutiques and major
department stores. At every turn you'll come across another
panoramic view, another interesting architectural feature and some
of the best art galleries, theatres and museums in Ireland.
Whether strolling down historical streets, shopping, exploring the
surrounding countryside, or simply basking in the City's
hospitality, Cork City is an experience always to be remembered and
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