What to see in one day in Cork, the university city, the second largest in Ireland, between culture and Irish cuisine. Read the post and book your low cost trip to Cork.
The village of Cork it is located in Southern Ireland, about two and a half hours by train from Dublin. Crossed by the River Lee which with its two canals, the north and the south, surrounds a large part of the city center, the urban area of Cork is spread over a hilly area from which you can enjoy a splendid view of the city.
The city center can be visited on foot, thus allowing you to include a visit to this town lasting one day. Mainly there are four places that you cannot miss, to which is added a trip out of town if you intend to stay longer.
Cathedral of San Finne Barre
The cathedral is named after the patron saint of the city, Finnebarre, whose name in Irish means "he who is right". The site on which the cathedral now stands dates back to the seventh century, when it was a monastery. Today it is the seat of the Church of Ireland United Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. Not to be missed inside the organ composed of four thousand pipes, which makes this instrument the best known in Ireland for size and workmanship.
Elizabeth Fort
A few steps from St. Finne Barre's Cathedral, along the South Parish Walk stands the Elizabeth Fort. Dating back to the early 1600s, over the centuries it had various functions: from prison of female detention a hospital, in barracks police.
South Parish Walk
The path winds along the ancient city walls. The route starts at Daunt's Square and continues to the Grand Parade, South Gate Bridge, Bishop Street, skirts the Cathedral of San Finne Barre and the Fort of Elizabeth, reaches the church of San Nicola, Red Abbey, South Chapel, George's Quay, it crosses the south channel of the River Lee again to Holy Trinity Chirch and ends at the South Mall.
English Market
From Irish history and culture we move on to the table and the good food that awaits you atEnglish Market, which has its roots in history, when Cork was controlled by an English corporation at the end of 1700. It owes its name to its origins. Inside you will find both handmade and packaged products. It can be accessed from Princess Street, Grand Parade and Oliver Plunkett Street.
Excursions
Half an hour by train from Cork is the town of Cobh of which I recommend a visit because in addition to being visited in one day, you also have the opportunity to get into the heart of the history of Titanic, inside the Queentown Museum, which docked here to pick up the last passengers, before setting off into the Atlantic on its way to New York.
