Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fota Wildlife Park is a 100-acre wildlife park located on Fota Island. Opened in 1983, it is an independently funded, not-for-profit charity that is one of the leading tourism, wildlife and conservation attractions in Ireland.
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Fota Park divljih životinja
Fota Wildlife Park is a 100-acre wildlife park located on Fota Island. Opened in 1983, it is an independently funded, not-for-profit charity that is one of the leading tourism, wildlife and conservation attractions in Ireland.
In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been host to a 6th century Monastery, a 24 acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times and centuries of island homes. The island's rich history has included monks and monasteries, rioters and redcoats, captains and convicts and sinners and saints.
Today the island is dominated by the 200 year old Fort Mitchel, the star shaped Fortress which became a prison holding over 2300 prisoners. Take the scenic ferry ride from Kennedy Pier, Cobh, and enjoy a fully guided tour of the island and fortress, and relax in the cafe and picnic areas. Get captured in the history and mystery of this magical heritage island. WINNER of EUROPE'S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION 2017 at the WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS!
A short and scenic ferry ride from Cobh brings visitors to Spike Island where storytellers will relay the history and mystery of the peoples and places that make Spike Island so special.
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Spike Island
In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been host to a 6th century Monastery, a 24 acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times and centuries of island homes. The island's rich history has included monks and monasteries, rioters and redcoats, captains and convicts and sinners and saints.
Today the island is dominated by the 200 year old Fort Mitchel, the star shaped Fortress which became a prison holding over 2300 prisoners. Take the scenic ferry ride from Kennedy Pier, Cobh, and enjoy a fully guided tour of the island and fortress, and relax in the cafe and picnic areas. Get captured in the history and mystery of this magical heritage island. WINNER of EUROPE'S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION 2017 at the WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS!
A short and scenic ferry ride from Cobh brings visitors to Spike Island where storytellers will relay the history and mystery of the peoples and places that make Spike Island so special.
The Blarney Stone is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab. The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446.
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Blarney Stone
The Blarney Stone is a block of Carboniferous limestone built into the battlements of Blarney Castle, Blarney, about 8 kilometres from Cork, Ireland. According to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with the gift of the gab. The stone was set into a tower of the castle in 1446.
No one among the 123 passengers who came to the ticket office on Thursday April 11th 1912 could have predicted that the “unsinkable” Titanic, at its final port of call before heading for New York, would never arrive.
Walking in those passengers’ footsteps at the Titanic Experience Cobh, on a virtual journey to your waiting ship, you view Heartbreak Pier from which they departed and discover contrasting conditions on board for first- and third-class travellers in reconstructed cabins.
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Titanic Experience Cobh
20 Casement SquareNo one among the 123 passengers who came to the ticket office on Thursday April 11th 1912 could have predicted that the “unsinkable” Titanic, at its final port of call before heading for New York, would never arrive.
Walking in those passengers’ footsteps at the Titanic Experience Cobh, on a virtual journey to your waiting ship, you view Heartbreak Pier from which they departed and discover contrasting conditions on board for first- and third-class travellers in reconstructed cabins.
Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446.
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Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the current keep was built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty, a cadet branch of the Kings of Desmond, and dates from 1446.
Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant.
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Opservatorij CIT Blackrock Castle
Castle RoadBlackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from Cork city centre on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland. Originally developed as a coastal defence fortification in the 16th century to protect upper Cork Harbour and port, the site now houses an observatory, visitor centre and restaurant.
Fota House was designed by 19th-century architects Richard and William Morrison. From the beautifully proportioned rooms with exquisite plasterwork to the preserved service wing and kitchens, Fota House offers visitors an intimate look at how life was lived in the past, whether as a servant or as a member of the gentry. The painting collection is considered to be one of the finest collections of landscape painting outside the National Gallery of Ireland and includes works by William Ashford PRHA, Robert Carver, Jonathan Fisher and Thomas Roberts.
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Fota kuća i vrtovi
Fota House was designed by 19th-century architects Richard and William Morrison. From the beautifully proportioned rooms with exquisite plasterwork to the preserved service wing and kitchens, Fota House offers visitors an intimate look at how life was lived in the past, whether as a servant or as a member of the gentry. The painting collection is considered to be one of the finest collections of landscape painting outside the National Gallery of Ireland and includes works by William Ashford PRHA, Robert Carver, Jonathan Fisher and Thomas Roberts.
The "Queenstown Experience", located at the centre, has mostly permanent exhibitions of Irish history. It has held exhibits on life in Ireland through the 18th and 19th centuries, mass emigration, the Great Famine, on penal transportation to Australia, and on the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. It also has an exhibition on the history of the RMS Titanic, whose last port of call before it sank was Cobh. The centre is a tourist destination, including with visitors from cruise ships, which often dock in Cobh. The centre has two onsite gift shops and a café.
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Cobh Heritage Centre
The "Queenstown Experience", located at the centre, has mostly permanent exhibitions of Irish history. It has held exhibits on life in Ireland through the 18th and 19th centuries, mass emigration, the Great Famine, on penal transportation to Australia, and on the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. It also has an exhibition on the history of the RMS Titanic, whose last port of call before it sank was Cobh. The centre is a tourist destination, including with visitors from cruise ships, which often dock in Cobh. The centre has two onsite gift shops and a café.
The Cathedral Church of St Colman, usually known as Cobh Cathedral, sometimes as Queenstown Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cobh, Ireland. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cloyne. It overlooks Cork harbour from a prominent position.
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Katedrala sv. Colmana, Cobh
5 Cathedral PlThe Cathedral Church of St Colman, usually known as Cobh Cathedral, sometimes as Queenstown Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cobh, Ireland. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Cloyne. It overlooks Cork harbour from a prominent position.
Beach
Front Strand Beach is located in Youghal, County Cork. It has great facilities and is popular with locals for sunbathing, swimming or walking.
It is most suitable for families, picnics and long walks and there are plenty of amenities- shops, bars & restaurants close by.
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Youghal Beach
Front Strand Beach is located in Youghal, County Cork. It has great facilities and is popular with locals for sunbathing, swimming or walking.
It is most suitable for families, picnics and long walks and there are plenty of amenities- shops, bars & restaurants close by.
Indoor food market
The English Market is a municipal food market in the center of Cork city, Ireland. It stretches from Princes Street to the Grand Parade, and combines Princes Street Market and Grand Parade Market. The market is regarded for both its mid-19th century architecture and locally produced artisan food. The market has become a tourist attraction, has developed an international reputation, and has been described by chef Rick Stein as the "best covered market in the UK and Ireland"
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Engleska tržnica
Grand ParadeThe English Market is a municipal food market in the center of Cork city, Ireland. It stretches from Princes Street to the Grand Parade, and combines Princes Street Market and Grand Parade Market. The market is regarded for both its mid-19th century architecture and locally produced artisan food. The market has become a tourist attraction, has developed an international reputation, and has been described by chef Rick Stein as the "best covered market in the UK and Ireland"
Children's Entertainment
Monkey Maze is the largest indoor activity centre and party venue for kids in Cork. Their giant 4 level adventure play maze complete with tunnels, slides, ball cannons and more will provide exciting and safe entertainment and exercise for children up to the age of 11 years. A soft play area for younger kids and toddlers caters for mini monkeys.
Monkey Maze is the perfect venue for birthday parties, tours and other group outings. Their kitchen caters for all your requirements from tea and scones, to hot dinners, sandwiches and baby food.
Labirint Majmuna
Monkey Maze is the largest indoor activity centre and party venue for kids in Cork. Their giant 4 level adventure play maze complete with tunnels, slides, ball cannons and more will provide exciting and safe entertainment and exercise for children up to the age of 11 years. A soft play area for younger kids and toddlers caters for mini monkeys.
Monkey Maze is the perfect venue for birthday parties, tours and other group outings. Their kitchen caters for all your requirements from tea and scones, to hot dinners, sandwiches and baby food.