Guide to Ireland
Must See Ireland
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs of Moher
- Clonmacnoise
- Connemara
- Derry
- Giant's Causeway
- Kilkenny Castle
- Killarney National Park
- Leap Castle
- Mt Brandon
- The Burren
- Waterford
Places in Ireland
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The historic city of Derry is the only walled city in Ireland whose ramparts have survived intact. The River Foyle curves picturesquely around the old walled town, creating a cosy setting that jars with the reality of this city's troubled history. A walk around its old walls is one of the highlights of a visit to Northern Ireland.
From the top of the walls there are good views of the Bogside area and its defiant murals ('No Surrender!') and the Free Derry monument. Derry has lots of fascinating history to absorb, including St Columb's Cathedral dating from 1628. The city also has a well-founded reputation for musical excellence, from traditional to cutting-edge contemporary.
Last century, Derry was one of the main ports from which the Irish emigrated to the USA. The Harbour Museum has a collection of maritime memorabilia on display.