Waterford

City ·🇮🇪 Ireland

Population 48,369

Area 42 km²

Time zone Europe/Dublin

Official website www.waterfordcouncil.ie

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Waterford Essentials

Waterford preserves its medieval heritage through a series of defensive structures including the French Tower, Semi-Lunar Tower, and the Double Tower. The city's architectural evolution is visible in the 18th-century Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity and the Victorian Clock Tower on the quay. Cultural institutions like the Waterford Gallery of Art and Garter Lane Arts Centre occupy historic buildings, while the Waterford Greenway provides access to the 46-kilometer cycling route following the former railway line to Dungarvan.

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Waterford's Top Sights

Waterford’s urban landscape is defined by its Viking and Anglo-Norman heritage. This selection highlights the city’s medieval fortifications, including well-preserved defensive structures like the French Tower and the Double Tower. The list also features the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Ireland's oldest post-Reformation Catholic cathedral, and the Victorian Clock Tower, illustrating the architectural evolution of Ireland's oldest city.

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Map of Waterford

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Irish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +353

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