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.

French Tower

A 13th-century defensive structure forming part of the medieval city walls. Located at the junction of Castle Street and Brown’s Lane, it is one of the most intact remaining towers of the original fortifications.

Clock Tower

This Victorian Gothic revival tower was built in 1863 on the Quay. Designed by John Otway, the structure originally featured public drinking fountains for both people and horses.

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity is the Cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore located in…

Watch Tower

The Watch Tower is a tower on Manor Street in Waterford, Munster, Ireland.

Double Tower

The Double Tower is one of the 17 towers which were part of the city walls of Waterford, Munster, Ireland.

Semi-Lunar Tower

A D-shaped medieval defensive tower situated along the western section of the city walls. It dates back to the 13th or 14th century and demonstrates the city's historical military architecture.