Waterford, Medieval city in County Waterford, Ireland
Located at the meeting point of three rivers, Waterford extends along both banks with streets displaying centuries-old architecture and maritime structures.
Vikings established this settlement in 914, making it the first city in Ireland and developing it into a significant trading port during medieval times.
The Medieval Museum houses artifacts from the 13th to 15th centuries, including the Great Charter Roll and ceremonial cloth-of-gold vestments from European royalty.
The Waterford Greenway provides a 46-kilometer trail connecting the city to Dungarvan, suitable for cycling and walking through tunnels and across viaducts.
The House of Waterford Crystal factory demonstrates the creation process of crystal pieces through guided tours showing glass blowing and hand-cutting techniques.
Location: County Waterford
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: http://waterfordcouncil.ie
GPS coordinates: 52.26100,-7.11191
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:25
Reginald's Tower
447 m
Waterford Castle
3.8 km
Mount Congreve
7.4 km
Waterford Viking Triangle
687 m
Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford
71 m
River Suir Bridge
3.3 km
Waterford Museum of Treasures
382 m
Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford
331 m
Saint Patricks Church
78 m
French Church
367 m
Rice Bridge
628 m
Waterford City Library
569 m
Gorteens Castle
4.7 km
Knockeen Portal Tomb
6.8 km
Watch Tower
531 m
Double Tower
528 m
Ballindud Portal Tomb
3.7 km
French Tower
450 m
Waterford Courthouse
554 m
Corluddy Castle
6.5 km
Beach Tower, Waterford
447 m
Ballygunner Castle
5.3 km
Irish Museum of Time
348 m
Church of the Holy Trinity Without
359 m
Church of the Assumption
3.8 km
Waterford Bishops Palace
333 m
The People's Park Gate Lodge
728 m
Redmond Bridge
623 mReviews
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