Waterford, Ireland is a city in the Republic of Ireland. The city was established by the Vikings in 914 AD. It is the most important city of the South Eastern region of the country. River Suir flows through the city. The fifth largest city of Ireland, Waterford, Ireland is one of the renowned tourist destinations in the country.
Waterford was originally known as Vedrarfjord. It is the sister city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. As of 2006, the city had a population of 49,240. Among these, 45,775 resides within the city limits. The rest stays in County Kilkenny - the suburbs of the city.
The Port of Waterford Port was one of major ports of the Republic of Ireland for over 1000 years. Shipbuilding was a major industry in Waterford, Ireland in the 19th century.
Between the mid-1850s and the late-1860s, the largest fleet of iron steamers in the world were built and operated from Waterford. This included five trans-Atlantic passenger liners as well. At present, Waterford is well-known for its glass making.
One of the best things to do during a trip to Waterford is sightseeing. There are various places of interest in Waterford, Ireland. You can visit the Reginald's Tower, which is the most popular landmark in the city. It is the oldest urban civic building in the country, and the oldest monument that has maintained its Viking name.
Other places of interest in the city that are certainly worth a visit are -
- The Quay
- Woodstown
- Ferrybank
- The Mall
- Ballybricken
- The People's Park
- John Roberts Square
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
The Viking triangle is the oldest cultural quarter in Waterford in Ireland. The original 10th century fortifications surround the Viking triangle. Most of the impressive works of architecture in Waterford can be seen at the Viking triangle.You will have a good dining experience during trip to Waterford, Ireland. Several restaurants have been set up in High Street and Henrietta Street recently. You can enjoy some fabulous food and refreshing drinks at these restaurants. Thus, a trip to Waterford, Ireland would surely be a memorable experience.
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