Galway, Administrative center in western Ireland.
Description
Galway sits on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay, where medieval lanes meet a modern harbor district. The city center connects narrow passages with open squares, lined with shops, cafes and stone bridges.
History
The settlement grew from a fortress built in 1124 by the King of Connacht and later developed into a trading port under merchant families. In the Middle Ages, the Merchant Tribes gained control over trade and shaped urban development for centuries.
Culture
Street musicians, artists and theater groups shape daily life and perform at numerous festivals, including renowned arts and film events. The pub tradition remains alive, with sessions of traditional music that arise spontaneously and draw locals and visitors alike.
Practical
The center offers numerous accommodations within walking distance of shopping streets, restaurants and entertainment along Shop Street. Many attractions lie close together, so you can explore the main areas easily on foot.
Did you know?
The former fishing village of Claddagh preserved its own customs and elected its own leader, contributing to the creation of the famous Claddagh ring design. Today, only a few visible traces remain of this independent community that once maintained its own identity within the city.
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Spanish Arch
870 m
Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway
1.1 km
Galway Sportsgrounds
693 m
Eamonn Deacy Park
1.6 km
Menlo Castle
3.5 km
Galway City Museum
849 m
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
790 m
Roscam
3.9 km
Monument to Christopher Columbus
923 m
Galway Mosque
3.7 km
Barna Woods
6.3 km
Merlinpark Castle
3 km
St Ignatius Church, Galway
1.4 kmPeople's Park
1.6 km
James Mitchell Museum
1.4 km
Killeen Castle, Castlegar
4.1 kmComputing and Communications Museum of Ireland
2.9 km
Bullauns von Roscam
4 km
Pádraic Ó Conaire statue
524 m
Nimmo's Pier
850 m
Gaillimh (kapital sa lalawigan sa Ireland)
484 m
Roscam Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
3.9 km
Mutton Island Lighthouse
2.2 km
St. Joseph's Church
1.2 km
Mayoralty House
744 m
Lynch's Castle
707 m
St. Nicholas' Market
822 m
Salmon Weir Bridge
989 m
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