Any journey be it for the thirty lands or in the neighboring state is considered. Each of us is trying to get a maximum of information in order to successfully plan your vacation. No one will go to Namaum in rainy, but beautiful Ireland instead of Sunny Egypt. Since I do not like to disappoint, I tried in advance to land my ideas about the long-awaited journey to Ireland, or rather, in the second largest city of the country - Cork. My plans included a visit to the castles, hiking around the city and inspection of interesting places and surroundings.
St. Patrick Street
The main city street with numerous shops of one and a century ago was a channel for which ships went straight from the bay of crust. After the channel fell asleep in the city, a wide street smoothly turning into St. Patrick's Bridge. However, the central part of the city remained, is surrounded by the River Lee. Walking around the city can be seen on many gear bridges, previously served for their divorce. Walking will allow you to look into souvenir shops or local pubs. There are a lot of bookstore in the crust. Someone may be interested in the Church of St. Anne (ShandonBells). Her clock tower is visible from many parts of the city. Visiting the church itself is free, and the entrance to the tower with bells and the observation platform costs 5 euros for adults, 2.5 euros for children over 5 years old.
The city's architectural masterpieces are not good, but walking along the embankment, you can admire the reflection of the beautiful building of the city hall in the water.
Prison Museum (Cork City Gaol)
There is a fairly unusual place in the crust. This is a city prison or Cork City Gaol, located on Convent Avenue, 10. The old women's prison after the restoration began to be used as a museum and an interactive theater. Wax figures, installed in the entire prison, help display episodes of prison life. At the entrance to the museum you can take a brochure in Russian. For brave tourists, night excursions are held in this place. The peculiarity of this place is also in that it is possible to celebrate a birthday or spend the wedding. There is a prison museum from 10:00 to 16:00. A ticket for an adult costs 8 euros, children's - 4.50 euros.
Water and Ecology Museum (Lifetime Lab)
For family visits to the Water and Ecology Museum (Lifetime Lab). It is located 5 minutes drive from the city center. Especially interesting in this place will be children. Modern interactive exhibitions and thematic sites will get involved in young visitors, and adults will be able to admire the La River landscapes. Visitors are waiting from 11:00 to 17:00.
Blackrock Castle (Blackrock Castle)
In order to diversify the rest, you can travel around the surroundings of the crust and visit Blackrock Castle (Blackrock Castle). It is removed from the city by 2 km. Previously, the castle was a place for holding points and a protective structure from pirates. Now it contains a observatory and an astronomical center. The place will be interesting for visiting the whole family. In the castle, conduct excursions and various exhibitions. It works from 10:00 to 17:00. Tickets are 9 euros Adult and 2 euro Children's, kids under 5 years visited for free.
Blarney Castle (Blarney Castle)
Selling from the city, you must certainly visit the Blarney Castle (Blarney Castle) in 8km from the city in the village of the same name. The road to the castle, located inside the park, leads along the bridge through a small river, the bottom of which is covered with coins. Notable lock by the fact that at the very top in the wall lies a stone bowl. According to believe, the kissing stone is given eloquence. The problem is that you need to kiss him lying on the back and holding the iron railing. The action is not an easy, the spirit captures, and tourists take pictures. Photos can be purchased at the bottom. At this, the locks of the lock are not ends. Special attention deserves the surrounding castle Park. It has a poison garden with a collection of poisonous plants from all over the world, a swamp garden with two waterfalls and a hanging tunnel, fern and Irish gardens. The lock is open from 9:00 to 17:00. Adult ticket costs 12 euros, the price of a children's ticket is 5 euros.
Lovers of castles can still visit Makruum Castle, and Mallou Castle. In the evening, cafes and pubs come to life in the city. The nightlife of the crust is noisy and fun. So the day of the excursions, in the evening fun, and it will have to swell at home.