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Destination Guide: Major Cities and Counties of Ireland |
| County Derry: Northern Ireland |
Steeped in History, DERRY is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland. Take a guided tour or stroll independently around these great 17th century walls; built to withstand several sieges, they are one mile long and 18 feet thick and are still complete today. The modern city preserves the 17th century layout of four main streets radiating from the Diamond in the centre out to four gateways - Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Shipquay Gate and Butcher's Gate. Historic buildings within the walls include the 1633 Gothic cathedral of St. Columb and the Apprentice Boy's Memorial Hall.
Situated just outside the walls is the Guildhall. The stained glass of the Guildhall windows illustrates almost every episode of note in the city's history. The story flows up the staircase and floods all the chambers with brilliant light.
Once you have seen the historic sites why not do some retail therapy? The main thoroughfare, Ship quay Street, is very steep with narrow little streets running off it. There is a wonderful Craft Village tucked in behind the O'Doherty Tower where you can pick up some pieces from local artists and designers.
Derry has a fine selection of restaurants from Italian through to Asian. Renowned for a very strong traditional music scene, the 'craic' is always plentiful in Derry - wander into any bar and on most nights and you will find an impromptu session taking place. Outside the city there is a beautiful countryside. Enjoy horse riding, angling, or golfing, or why not go for a ramble in the Sperrin mountains? Or a walk on Portstewart strand? There is plenty of outdoor activity to keep you busy in Derry!
Derry city is ideally located, acting as a springboard to some of Ireland's most dramatic and evocative landscape; from picturesque country villages, to the breathtaking hills of Donegal, the spectacular vistas of the Antrim coast and the mountainous terrain of the Sperrins. Derry offers visitors an unrivalled historical and cultural experience - so go on, be seduced, enjoy the laughter, revel in the culture and make a little history of your own! |
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