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Food scene
Gorgeous cafe situated here, set in the courtyard of the old castle. Opens early enough for breakfast and late enough for dinner. In sunny weather you can't beat sitting out under an umbrella on the castle grounds.
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CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory
Castle RoadGorgeous cafe situated here, set in the courtyard of the old castle. Opens early enough for breakfast and late enough for dinner. In sunny weather you can't beat sitting out under an umbrella on the castle grounds.
Beautiful coffees and cakes for a mid-morning treat. Buy a loaf of their fresh beer bread for later.
The Natural Foods Bakery Blackrock
Beautiful coffees and cakes for a mid-morning treat. Buy a loaf of their fresh beer bread for later.
Sightseeing
Historical battlements which are free to enter and offer an excellent view of the city.
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Elizabeth Fort
Barrack StreetHistorical battlements which are free to enter and offer an excellent view of the city.
Always a lovely place to visit. Especially wonderful when there are markets and events on Emmet Place, e.g. the Midsummer Festival, Cork Jazz Festival etc.
Get onto a free Sunday tour if you can - incredibly informative and enlightening.
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Crawford Art Gallery
1 Emmett PlAlways a lovely place to visit. Especially wonderful when there are markets and events on Emmet Place, e.g. the Midsummer Festival, Cork Jazz Festival etc.
Get onto a free Sunday tour if you can - incredibly informative and enlightening.
Breathtaking views, scenic spots, and hidden historical gems. Fantastic to clear your head, walking or cycling.
Old Railway Station | Greenway The Line Mahon
Breathtaking views, scenic spots, and hidden historical gems. Fantastic to clear your head, walking or cycling.
Neighborhoods
This area is filled with an assortment of eateries; everything from fine-dining restaurants and fancy cocktail bars to a myriad of unique coffee shops.
The Village Hall vintage market on the quays is really special, and Mother Jones Flea Market is a local favourite too.
Victorian Quarter
This area is filled with an assortment of eateries; everything from fine-dining restaurants and fancy cocktail bars to a myriad of unique coffee shops.
The Village Hall vintage market on the quays is really special, and Mother Jones Flea Market is a local favourite too.
St. Lukes church is now an atmospheric concert venue, the local bars are fantastic, and the shop sells an array of local Cork artisinal produce.
Saint Luke's Cross
St. Lukes church is now an atmospheric concert venue, the local bars are fantastic, and the shop sells an array of local Cork artisinal produce.
You'll notice something different everytime you visit. Known for its unique sights and smells, you never know what you'll find.
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English Market
Grand ParadeYou'll notice something different everytime you visit. Known for its unique sights and smells, you never know what you'll find.