Waterford - Ireland's Oldest City

Waterford City, steeped in history, heritage and culture, represents a unique blend of modern shopping centres, traditional pubs and highly acclaimed gourmet restaurants.

Waterford City is richer in terms of its medieval city walls than any other Irish City.

The fortifications date from the Viking and Anglo-Norman Period and there are six towers with long stretches of wall still standing.

Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery is located at the heart of the original viking area of the city.

Tourist Attractions

The city features three of Ireland's premier visitor attractions:

• world famous Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre

• award-winning Waterford Museum of Treasures

• acclaimed Waterford Walking Tour; through the regional capital and Ireland’s oldest city, including two cathedrals, four national monuments, and a gallery of rogues and rascals.
  Tel: +353(0)51 873711 to book.

As an alternative afternoon in County Waterford: Travelling at 15km per hour visitors can visit the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway narrow gauge railway line and take in panoramic views of the River Suir, rolling farmland and mountains.

Dining Out

Nine of the Bridgestone Guide's top 100 restaurants in Ireland are located in County Waterford