Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Galway, Ireland
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1.2 km
13 m
Experience Galway in Ireland in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in GalwayIndividual Sights in GalwaySight 1: An Taibhdhearc
An Taibhdhearc is the national Irish language theatre of Ireland. It was founded in 1928.
Sight 2: Church of Saint Nicholas
The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas is a medieval church building in Galway, Ireland. It is a collegiate church and the parish church of St. Nicholas Church of Ireland parish, which covers Galway City. It was founded in 1320 and dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of seafarers, in recognition of Galway's status as a port. The monumental work of Irish genealogy, the Leabhar na nGenealach was produced here in 1650 by Duḃaltaċ MacḞirḃisiġ.
Wikipedia: St. Nicholas Collegiate Church (EN), Website, Youtube
Sight 3: Lynch's Castle
Castle Linsigh is an excellent example of a medieval classical tower located on shops in Galway city. This castle gives us an insight into the architectural elegance of Galway in the late medieval. It is located at the Shop Street Gabhal and a small Gate Street and is hit on the heart of the Middle Ages. It is still the nicest example of the urban city house and is the oldest building in Ireland that is used on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we know very little about the history of the castle and never recorded who took it or to whom it was built. It is certain that a wealthy person of the O'Brien family is said to have been the residence of Thomas Lynch Fitz Ambrose, Mayor of Galway in 1654. Many minor changes and reforms of the building were made over the 500 years. The oldest part of all, at the road, is an excellent type of castle that dates back to 1500. At that time there was a smaller west wing. It was subsequently raised, this may have occurred in the seventeenth century, that it was as high as the tower with its side and new windows were installed.
Sight 4: Eyre Square
Eyre Square is a city public park in Galway, Ireland. The park is within the city centre, adjoining the nearby shopping area of William Street and Shop Street. Galway railway station is adjacent to Eyre Square.
Sight 5: Town Hall Theatre
![Town Hall Theatre](/static/images/wikipedia/Ireland_Galway_Town-Hall-Theatre.jpg)
The Town Hall Theatre is a theatre in Galway, Ireland. It was commissioned as a courthouse and later accommodated the meeting place and offices of Galway Corporation.
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