Waterford Attractions

Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, and is consequently brimming with history. The City Quays, The Mall, and the remnants of the City Walls all give insights into life in those early years when its thriving merchant trade was finely balanced by the omnipresent threat of attack from outside the city walls. And the city walls were an immense feat in their day, built in short time by the people of the city to protect themselves from the dangers without. These days Waterford is a successful and cosmopolitan regional capital where tourists mingle with shoppers, and gleaming sailboats line the colourful quays. Below are some of the main attractions to see during your visit.

	Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral is a magnificent 18th century building designed by the leading architect of Georgian Waterford, John Roberts. More details +
	Dungarvan Castle King John's Castle is an Anglo-Norman fortification founded in 1185 and built in a highly strategic location at the mouth of the River Colligan. From here ships could be anchored, and soldiers could command the narrow strip of land to the south of the Comeragh Mountains, which linked East and West Waterford. More details +
	Lismore Heritage Centre The story of Lismore, with its rich history dating from 636 AD, is told in an award winning multi-lingual, audio-visual presentation at Lismore Heritage Centre. More details +
	Reginalds Tower A tower has stood on this site for over a thousand years, protecting the Quays of Waterford and the present tower structure, which dates from the 12th century is the oldest urban civic building in the country. More details +
	Waterford & Suir Valley Railway Experience the magic of the rails and the beauty of the Suir Valley as you take in the panoramic views of the river, rolling farmland and mountains. More details +
	Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre Waterford is the home to the world-famous Waterford Crystal Experience, where visitors can see furnace glass being blown by hand to form extraordinarily intricate artworks, and crystal pieces. More details +
	Waterford Museum of Treasures Waterford Museum of Treasures at the Granary brings together an extensive range of rare and beautiful artefacts that are brought to life by the latest technological innovations. More details +
	Waterford Blue Plaque Trail The Waterford Blue Plaque is a plaque placed on a buildings and public places throughout Waterford City to commemorate the historical connection between famous people or businesses and the buildings in where they once existed. It is a special way to remember their past achievements and celebrate those who have shaped the heritage and history of the city. More details +
	Waterford City Walls Waterford City was founded by Vikings in 914 and the fortification of the city began during their time and continued through the reign of King John in the 12th century and through the middle ages. With six towers and long stretches of town wall, Waterford boasts the largest collection of medieval defensive fortifications in Ireland. More details +