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 the country's oldest city. The city was founded by the Vikings in 914 A.D. Many ancient buildings and monuments of those times still remain in Waterford. The city is known best for its glass making industry.
Where is Waterford?
Waterford is situated in the southeast part of Ireland. It is a part of the Munster province. The city is just 2 hours drive away from the capital city of Ireland, Dublin.
Places to visit in Waterford
Reginald Tower
The Reginald Tower is the oldest civic building in Ireland. The design of the tower was done by the Anglo-Normans during their conquest of Ireland in the mid-13th century. The tower has played many roles for various types 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.
Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace was designed by the Anglo-German architect Richard Castles, who has also designed the Irish Parliament building. The palace has a museum that has some great attractions. The museum holds the oldest piece of Waterford crystal as well as one of the mourning crosses out of the 12 made on Napoleon Bonaparte’s death in 1821.
Medieval Museum
The Medieval Museum is the only museum in Ireland that is dedicated to medieval times. There are two chambers in the museum, Choristers' Hall and Mayor's Wine Vault. The Cloth of Gold vestments is an attraction in the museum. The museum also has the Cap of Maintenance that belonged to Henry VIII, which is the only piece of cloth that remains of the King.
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18:33 IST, January 21st 2020