Victorian Quarter
Cork
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Popular places to visit

University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.

English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.

Cork Opera House
Enjoy a show at Cork Opera House, a storied theater in Cork. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.

Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.

St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do

Morning Blarney Castle and Kinsale Half Day Tour from Cork

Cliffs of Moher and More: Full-Day Tour from Cork

Afternoon Blarney Castle and Cobh Half Day Tour from Cork

From Cork: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Trip

From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula

Ring of Kerry & Killarney tour departing from Cork City. Guided. Full Day.
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Other neighbourhoods around Victorian Quarter

Shandon
Shandon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon while in the area.

Huguenot Quarter
If you're spending some time in Huguenot Quarter, St. Patrick's Street and Paul Street are top sights worth seeing.

Cork City Centre
Cork City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street while you're in town.

South Parish
While visiting South Parish, you might make a stop by sights like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Cork City Hall.

Fairhill
Though Fairhill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon.

Blackrock
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Blackrock. You might want to make time for a stop at Blackrock Castle or Mahon Point Shopping Centre.