Is Cobh worth visiting?
For a small town, Cobh punches above its weight and few towns have such a rich history or so much to do as Cobh. Cobh is surely worth visiting. This stunning island town nestled in Cork Harbour is steeped in history and there are many activities to keep the whole family busy.
Walk Up the Deck Of Cards
West view, more fondly known as the Deck of Cards is a row of candy-coloured houses stacked on a vertiginous hill and it seems to defy gravity. This is probably the most photographed place in Cobh and these incredible terraced houses are overlooked by St. Colman’s Cathedral with some of the most amazing views you will find anywhere.
Spike Island
Spike Island was voted Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction of 2017 and here you can discover Ireland’s Captains & Convicts and Sinners and Saints.
The island is located in Cork harbour and has over 1300 years of incredible history. It has its origins as a monastery and fortress and in the 1850’s it was converted to a prison,
Titanic Experience Cobh
Cobh was the departure point for the last 123 passengers who boarded the ill-fated Titanic on its tragic voyage. The Titanic Experience is a a permanent visitor centre, located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the centre of Cobh town (formally known as Queenstown)
Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story
The Queenstown Story tells the story of Irish emigration- It starts with the story of the indentured servants and forced labour who left for the Colonies and the West Indies in the 17th century as well as the early emigrants to Canada and the U.S. It also relates the story of the Great Famine and that of convicts sent to Australia .You will also hear stories about the connection between Cobh, the Titanic and the Lusitania. This can be quite an emotional journey through Irish history.
Annie Moore Statue
Annie Moore was the first Irish emigrant ever to be processed at Ellis Island on 1 January 1892. A statue of Annie Moore and her two brothers is located directly outside Cobh Heritage Centre.
Learn more here: http://www.cobhheritage.com/
St Colman’s Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of St Colman usually known as Cobh Cathedral, or previously Queenstown Cathedral, is a famous Cobh landmark and it overlooks Cork harbour from a prominent position, and is dedicated to Colmán of Cloyne, patron saint of the Diocese of Cloyne. It serves as the cathedral church of the Diocese. The cathedral took more than 50 years to complete after construction started in 1868 due to cost increases and a revision to the original plans.
The Cathedral is one of the most photographed and visited buildings in Cobh.
Food and Drink in Cobh
Cobh is not only steeped in Irish history or just has pretty buildings and houses, it also has some fantastic pubs, bars and restaurants that will make a visit to this town unforgettable.
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