Waterford City Places To Visit
Waterford, in Munster, is the Republic of Ireland's oldest city. Its impressive heritage helps make it a hotspot for history buffs, culture vultures and a variety of other people alike.
Vikings were influential in the city's early history; Waterford even had a long line of Viking kings, most famously Ivar, who reigned from probably 969 until 1000.
The city has also been historically renowned for glass-making, and has made Waterford Crystal almost constantly since the late eighteenth century.
Esteemed historical figures associated with the city include the poet Marie de Solms, Victoria Cross recipient Patrick Mahoney and Irish nationalist Thomas Francis Meagher.
Places to visit in Waterford City
Fancy a bit of theatre? Waterford actually has two major theatres, the Theatre Royal and Garter Lane Arts Centre. There are also art galleries and craft studios that are well worth visiting.
Another good reason to expect a thrilling and cosmopolitan evening experience in Waterford is that, in 2015, the city was awarded a Purple Flag, indicating excellence in its evening economy.
Much of Waterford's early history is reflected today in its Viking Triangle, where you can still see original 10th century structures. It is fascinating to visit this tranquil area and think that it was once a bustling Viking city.
You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery here while sitting in one of the restaurants that have opened in the area. Indeed, there's hardly a shortage of enticing eateries in Waterford!
We would particularly recommend the Italian restaurant Emilianos.
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Looking for a suitable family hotel? Then book into the Ramada Viking Hotel.
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Transport in Waterford City
Waterford is connected to Dublin by the M9 motorway, to the city of Limerick by the N24 road and to Cork city by the N25 road.
National operator Bus Eireann.
also provides a route to Dublin through its regular number 4 bus. Other routes the company operates in Waterford include the 40 to Cork every hour and the 55, which can take you to Limerick, Clonmel, Cahir and Tipperary.
Useful Links
http://www.visitwaterford.com/
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