Cork City brings together food, shopping and heritage along the River Lee. Explore the English Market, Cork City Gaol and St Finbarr’s Cathedral, then walk the central shopping streets or look for views from the city’s hills. Use the city listings to find attractions that fit your visit.
Cork City
The city of Cork
Any trip to Ireland has to tick off a trip to Cork City. As Ireland’s third city (after Dublin and Belfast), it’s a busy, friendly city with plenty to do. For a pleasant shopping experience, walk the lengths of Patrick’s Street, Oliver Plunkett’s street, Grand Parade, North Main street. Raining? Take shelter and continue shopping in one of the several shopping centres available. And there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, where you can relax and watch the world go by.
Highlights to Cork City include:
- St Finbarr’s Cathedral
- the City Hall
- Cork City Gaol
- Cork Vision Centre
- the Lifetime Lab
- the English Market
- To enjoy panoramic views of the City, take a walk around Patrick Hill, Shandon, Montenotte, Sunday’s Well