Cork Airport 8 min
Fota Island (26 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (20 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (15 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. The English Market (19 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Charles Fort (20 min)
Imposing remains of a late 1600s fortification featuring a star-shaped design & views over the sea. Spike Island (2 hr 16)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Elizabeth Fort (16 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Fota Wildlife Park (27 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Blarney Castle & Gardens (26 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Blackrock Castle Observatory (21 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Crawford Art Gallery (21 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Desmond Castle (17 min)
Built as a customs house around 1500, this castle now houses the International Museum of Wine. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (17 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (33 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Blarney Stone (27 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. | 
