CITY: Cork, Ireland
POPULATION: 119,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 46/38 · APR: 52/40 · JUL: 65/53 · OCT: 55/46
ºC: JAN: 8/3 · APR: 11/5 · JUL: 19/12 · OCT: 13/8
Five things to see/do in Cork: Check out one of Cork’s main landmarks, the 19th century French Gothic-style St. Finbar’s Cathedral. Climb to the top of the tower to get a great view of the city.
Pay a visit to Spike Island, not far from Cork, where you can take one of the insightful guided tours which discuss the island’s significance in relation to Ireland’s history.
A fifteen minute boat ride takes you to Fota Wildlife Park, a beautiful island park with free roaming animals from around the world.
Climb to the top of St. Anne’s Church and ring the famous Shandon Bells, while enjoying fantastic views of the city below.
Not far from the city of Cork is the famous Blarney Castle, set in beaufiful countryside. The castle is famous for the Blarney Stone (also known as the Stone of Eloquence), which is said to bestow elegance on anyone that kisses it.
Cork, Ireland
Globotrip ratingTM: 6.7
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 6.1
HOTELS: 6.7
RESTAURANTS: 6.7
TRANSPORTATION: 6.5
VALUE: 7.4
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