Cork Airport 5 min
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. Elizabeth Fort (17 min) This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Blarney Castle & Gardens (30 min) Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. The English Market (19 min) Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Blackrock Castle Observatory (22 min) Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Charles Fort (17 min) Imposing remains of a late 1600s fortification featuring a star-shaped design & views over the sea. Fota Wildlife Park (28 min) Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (21 min) Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Blarney Stone (31 min) Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Titanic Experience Cobh (33 min) Spike Island (1 hr 45) Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Desmond Castle (16 min) Built as a customs house around 1500, this castle now houses the International Museum of Wine. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (34 min) Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Crawford Art Gallery (19 min) Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (17 min) Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. |