Published 18:33 IST, January 21st 2020

Things to do in Waterford: Here are the places to visit in the southeastern Irish city

There are so many things to do in Waterford, Ireland and yet one will not get tired of the city's beauty and history. Here are some best places to visit.

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Waterford is a port city in Ireland. It is country's oldest city. city was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D. Many ancient buildings and monuments of those times still remain in Waterford. city is kwn best for its glass making industry. 

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Where is Waterford?

Waterford is situated in souast part of Ireland. It is a part of Munster province. city is just 2 hours drive away from capital city of Ireland, Dublin.

Places to visit in Waterford

Reginald Tower

Reginald Tower is oldest civic building in Ireland. design of tower was done by Anglo-rmans during ir conquest of Ireland in mid-13th century. tower has played many roles for various s of people who stayed in Waterford. It was used as a royal keep, military warehouse, a mint, and it is currently used as a museum. 

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Bishop's Palace

Bishop's Palace was designed by Anglo-German architect Richard Castles, who has also designed Irish Parliament building. palace has a museum that has some great attractions. museum holds oldest piece of Waterford crystal as well as one of mourning crosses out of 12 me on Napoleon Bonaparte’s death in 1821.

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Medieval Museum

Medieval Museum is only museum in Ireland that is dedicated to medieval times. re are two chambers in museum, Choristers' Hall and Mayor's Wine Vault. Cloth of Gold vestments is an attraction in museum. museum also has  Cap of Maintenance that belonged to Henry VIII, which is only piece of cloth that remains of King. 

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18:33 IST, January 21st 2020