The Magic Called Waterford

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Waterford, the hometown of the Spraoi festival, is one of the oldest cities in Ireland. With its array of entertainment and activities like water sports, angling, cycling, arts and walks, the place offers you a refreshing family holiday experience. With the awe inspiring Comeragh Mountains to the pristine beaches, the city breathes the true spirit of Ireland. With an abundant rainfall and maintained climate, the weather in Waterford is excellent for tourism.

The Viking traders being the founders of the city, the region gives its visitors a perfect blend of natural heritage, historical sites, ferries, festivals and events. Among the many tourist places in Waterford, the one not to be missed is the Comeragh Mountains. With its varied range from Dungarvan inland to the Clonmel and to beautiful Nire valley, it offers some of the best walking routes for nature lovers.

For the active tourists, there are many things to do in Waterford. The region with its stunning mountains offers many walking trails. If you are visiting the region during the month of October, you will be delighted to attend the Comeragh Mountains ...
... Walking Festival based on the Nire valley. The route gives a perfect mix of easy walks, gentle valley walks and also a mountain trail for the tough walkers. The city also has its Waterford city walking tours. The one hour walking tour by the award winning Jack Burtchaell, gives you a visit to the national monuments, cathedrals, and a gallery of rogues and rascals, conveyed in a fun and amusing style.

Another must do is the Viking Quarter, which gives the visitor an overview of the history of the place by guided visits to the Bishops Palace, 13th Century Choristers Hall, The Medieval Mayors Wine Vault, Thomas Francis Meagher Memorial , Christchurch Cathedral, Theatre Royal, Greyfriars, City Hall and the Reginalds Tower. The Reginalds Tower, one of the oldest and historic monuments in the city, is a standing testimony of the events that has happened in the city from 10th century. The 2 century old cathedral of the city is one of the oldest Catholic cathedrals in Ireland. The antique beauty of the cathedral is enhanced by an addition of 10 crystal chandlers gifted by the Waterford Crystal.

Another must visit is the Waterford Museum of Treasures and the Waterford Crystal Center. The museum has one of most innovative technologies in place with personalized sound guide devices for the visitors to enjoy and marvel at the thousand year old treasures of Ireland.

Accommodation in Waterford is comfortable and easy with many lovely and friendly staying options. With many fine dining options available, there are umpteen number of place to eat in Waterford. Wherever you go, make sure not to miss out ‘Blaa’, a unique bread preparation of Waterford.

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