City Highlights
Cork's grandest cathedral, its famous market, and the church tower you can ring yourself.
English Market
One of the world's great covered markets (1788). Artisan cheese, fresh fish, spiced beef (Cork specialty), and Farmgate Café upstairs overlooking it all. Queen Elizabeth visited in 2011. Free entry.
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
Stunning French Gothic cathedral. Three spires, incredible stone carvings, a golden resurrection angel on the roof. €6. Allow 45 minutes. The architect William Burges made every inch extraordinary.
Shandon Bells (St. Anne's Church)
Climb the tower and ring the famous Shandon Bells yourself, a Cork tradition. 360° views from the top. The red-and-white 'Pepper Canister' tower is Cork's most recognisable landmark. €6.
Crawford Art Gallery
Free gallery with Irish and European art from the 17th century to contemporary. Harry Clarke stained glass. Beautiful café (Crawford Gallery Café by Ballymaloe). Emmet Place. Allow 1 hour.
Cork City Gaol
19th-century prison turned museum. Life-size wax figures, sound effects, and stories of prisoners (many jailed for stealing bread). Beautiful Gothic architecture. €10. Allow 1.5 hours. Haunting.
University College Cork (UCC)
Beautiful Victorian Gothic campus. The Honan Chapel has Harry Clarke stained glass windows. Ogham Stone Corridor and gorgeous riverside grounds. Free campus walk. Film locations.
