Monday, July 18, 2011

Travel Guide to Galway, Ireland

Galway, the fifth largest city in Ireland, is the major hub for visitors to West Ireland. The city has a multicultural vibrance and therefore is also known as “The city of the Tribes”. Galway is also known as a scenic getaway with a fabulous nightlife and charming pedestrianized streets with various pubs and cafes. According the 2011 census the city has a population of 75 414 people.

What to see / do

  • Galway Cathedral – One of the largest and most dominating buildings in Galway.
  • Galway City Museum – Exhibitions focusing on the medieval town.
  • Spanish Arch – A 16th century bastion
  • St. Nicholas Church – The largest medieval parish church in Ireland.
  • Lynch’s Castle – Formerly owned by the fourteen tribes which ruled the city centuries ago.
  • Salmon Weir Bridge – The bridge crosses the Corrib from the cathedral to the courthouse.
Events
  • Galway Arts Festival – A celebration of the performing and visual arts in July every year.
  • Galway Loves Theatre
  • Roundstone Summer Festival – A festival of music, fun, laughter and games for all ages.
  • Clarenbridge Oyster Festival – Great festival filled with good food, drinks, music and entertainment.
Visit http://bestflights.co.za/internationalflights/ireland/galway for more information on Galway, Ireland

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