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Eyre Square
Eyre Square is the heart of the eastern city center. Its center is filled with green space, and the square featuresKennedy Park, named after Kennedy's visit in 1963; a statue of the controversial Galway-born writer Padraic O'Conaire; St. Nicholas Church, built in 1320; a striking cannon; and several interesting tombs.Galway · 649m from downtown
Spanish Arch
The Spanish Arch is the only remaining part of Galway's old city walls, on the east bank of the River Corrib. It is part of the ancient city walls of Gowell and one of the few remaining sections of the ancient city walls of Gowell, now part of the Galway City Museum. This section of the city wall was built at the end of the 16th century and has a strong sense of history.Galway · 194m from downtown
Galway Cathedral
Galway Cathedral is one of the most magnificent religious buildings in Galway, Ireland, and is also one of the youngest stone cathedrals in Europe. It is located on the banks of the River Corrib on the site of an ancient city prison. The church is a blend of several architectural styles, with the exterior constructed from local limestone and the interior featuring beautiful stained glass windows, malachite floors and intricate stone carvings. The church's wooden ceiling is particularly unique, in stark contrast to the vaulted design of traditional European churches. As the cathedral of the Diocese of Galway, it is not only a religious center but also a cultural landmark. The summer concert series held from July to August each year attracts musicians from all over the world and is known as one of Ireland's major music events. Visitors can enter for free to admire its peaceful atmosphere and artistic details, or attend daily mass. Galway Cathedral is not only a center of religious belief, but also a valuable heritage for art and architecture lovers and is worth a visit.Galway · 523m from downtown
Galway City Museum
The museum is housed in a very modern building, located in the heart of Galway, on the banks of the River Corrib, overlooking the Spanish Arch.Galway · 225m from downtown
The Spire
The Spire stands in the center of O'Connell Street, Dublin's main thoroughfare, and has become one of the city's landmarks. Nelson's Column once stood on the original site, but the stone pillar was destroyed in an explosion. The completion of the new structure was later seen as a symbol of O'Connell Street's revitalization. The design was created by British architect Ian Ritchie, with the concept of "bridging art and technology with an elegant and energetic simplicity." The structure is assembled from eight hollow stainless steel conical sections that taper rapidly upwards, looking like a silver needle piercing the sky from a distance. Such slender and towering street sculptures are rare. The tower's surface, which has undergone special treatment, changes texture with the light and clouds, and on sunny days, it often seems to blend into the sky. The lower part of the base is etched with patterns derived from underground rock core samples and the DNA double helix. At night, the base lights up, and the tiny holes at the top of the tower emit spots of light. Standing directly beneath the base and looking up, you can capture a striking image of the silver needle "piercing" the sky.Ireland · Dublin
Grafton Street
Grafton Street is one of the two major commercial streets in the center of Dublin, as famous as Henry Street on the north bank of the River Liffey. It connects to St Stephen's Green in the south and College Green in the north, with brand stores, jewelry shops, and department stores concentrated on both sides, as well as many small fashion boutiques by local designers, making it a premier destination for fashion shopping in Dublin. Busking is an iconic feature here, with musicians, singers, and dancers performing year-round. It is especially popular on sunny days, and lively performances often continue into the night. The historic Bewley's Café preserves several stained glass windows designed by artist Harry Clarke. Ordering a coffee and sitting under the stained glass is a stop many tourists make a special trip for. If you want to taste a classic Irish coffee, there are also many cafes and bars to choose from in this area. When visiting, you might want to enter from the College Green end and stroll south to finish at St Stephen's Green. Trinity College is not far from the north end. On nearby Suffolk Street stands the bronze statue of Molly Malone. This cockle-selling girl from the folk song of the same name is a familiar city symbol to Dubliners.Ireland · Dublin
Doolin Cave
Doolin Cave is a stalactite cave located on the northeastern outskirts of Doolin and on the western edge of Barron (The Burren/Boireann).Clare · 32km from Galway
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Wicklow Mountains National Park is located in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was established in 1991 and is one of the six national parks of the Irish Heritage Management Department. The park is popular with tourists for its beautiful natural environment. The spectacular mountains here have also been the location for many movies. The park was formed 400 million years ago due to the collision of ancient Europe and the ancient Americas, resulting in the uplift of the earth's crust. It is divided into upper lake and lower lake. The beautiful scenery is called the back garden of Dublin. There are mountains, swamps, lakes, etc., and various animals such as sika deer, hares, crows and so on.Ireland · Municipal District of Wicklow
Ha'penny Bridge
In 1816, in order to connect the north and south urban areas of Dublin as a whole, the Irish built a graceful light bridge over the Liffey River, only for pedestrians. After the bridge is completed, pedestrians have to pay half penny "bridge tolls" to cross the bridge, so it has the title of "half penny bridge". When night falls, the Halfpenny Bridge will be lit with yellow lights, as if a golden bow is ready to go, lying on the quiet Lifei River, graceful and luxurious. Although the half penny bridge toll has long been abolished, Dubliners still love to call the bridge so, and the half penny bridge has become another scenic line carrying the history of Dublin.Ireland · Dublin
Phoenix Park
The park is located on the north bank of the Lefey River in the northwest of Dublin City. It covers an area of 1760 acres and is a famous park in Ireland. The park was originally a deer park built by the then-governor, Duke of Ormond in 1663, to cater to the reinstated King Charles II and some dignitaries in Dublin at that time. After centuries of changes, it still maintains the characteristics of the 17th century deer park. The sound of Phoenix is the same as the Celtic Finniskk, which means clear water and green grass, and it has been passed down to this day. While the park was once a luxurious place of pleasure, it is now owned by the public, with its natural surroundings and herds of reindeer bringing joy to tens of thousands of visitors.Ireland · Dublin
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Eyre Square
Galway · 649m from downtownSpanish Arch
Galway · 194m from downtownGalway Cathedral
Galway · 523m from downtownGalway City Museum
Galway · 225m from downtownThe Spire
Ireland · DublinGrafton Street
Ireland · DublinDoolin Cave
Clare · 32km from GalwayWicklow Mountains National Park
Ireland · Municipal District of WicklowHa'penny Bridge
Ireland · DublinPhoenix Park
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What travellers say about Galway
juki23530 January 2020
5.0
Eyre Square is located in the central urban area of Galway. It retains many remnants of historical buildings and forms a very distinctive sculpture that tells the history of the ancient city of Galway. It is also the soul of the city. It is a must-see place for tourists. You can take some photos as a souvenir.
Eyre Square
lf20078 March 2023
5.0
Part of the old city wall of Galway, Spain, is a memory of the Spanish.
Spanish Arch
Eatplaysleeptravel23 October 2019
3.0
It only take you ard 10-20 mins to walk around. The building is grand and lovely, but its not a church with a very long history. Just take a picture in front of it then spend more time in eyre square
Galway Cathedral
高威小寶寶11 December 2022
5.0
This museum is definitely worth a visit. It's free to enter. The venue is not very big, and there are not many exhibits. Most of them are about the history and culture of Galway. The restaurant outside the museum is pretty good.
Galway City Museum
亲亲股太乐31 May 2023
5.0
Berlin, Germany is a well-known city with a beautiful environment and unique architectural style. Fortunately, Germany is now far away from the shadow of the Nazis, and peace is the main theme.
The Spire
孔垂信0016 April 2020
5.0
This street is also a very lively place in the local area, with tourists coming and going, as well as local residents.
Grafton Street
Hokagesensei8 June 2023
5.0
A very beautiful scene. Ideal for hiking,nature lover and if you plan a surprise proposal for your partner, it's definitely a place to consider.
Wicklow Mountains National Park
就叫其卓16 February 2025
5.0
Legend has it that in the past it cost half a penny to cross the bridge, so it was called the Halfpenny Bridge. It's just an ordinary bridge, but the hidden surprise is the seagulls that are not afraid of people at all, and the scenery on both sides of the River Liffey can be seen from the bridge.
Ha'penny Bridge
charlottieotsie14 August 2023
5.0
Be warned, to walk all the way through takes about an hour and there are no busses that stop in the park- they only drive through and stop either side, but the park itself is beautiful and easy to spend that much time wandering in, the deer are usually in the upper end of the park after the cricket field, there are a few food carts dotted around and also Dublin zoo located in the park
Phoenix Park
