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1 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Waterford Historic Buildings Self-Guided Tour Waterford is one of the largest cities in southeastern Ireland. The city's motto is Waterford remains the untaken city." Visit castles built in ancient times, churches that played witness to religious revolutions and other historically significant buildings. Take this walking tour to visit the most notable historic buildings in Waterford. Guide Location: Ireland» Waterford # of Attractions: 9 Tour Duration: 1 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.0 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "Waterford Map and Walks" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Waterford Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Waterford. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) St. John s B) Waterford Museum of Treasures C) Reginald's Tower D) Christ Church Cathedral E) Franciscan Church F) Blackfriars Abbey G) Waterford Cathedral H) Waterford Chamber of Commerce I) St. Patrick's Church Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

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3 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 - A) St. John s St. John s is a Gothic Revival church. Its exterior is beautifully decorated with local stone masonry. The interior features impressive pointed-arch arcades. Address: St. John s, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Moralist B) Waterford Museum of Treasures (must see) The Waterford Museum of Treasures is housed in a six-story, 19th-century granary. The museum displays rare artifacts associated with Waterford history from the time of the Vikings to the present. The museum is in the original Crystal building, dating back to the 19th century. The only surviving piece of clothing worn by Henry VIII is a cap of maintenance awarded to the Mayor of Waterford, along with a bearing sword, in It currently resides in the Waterford Museum of Treasures. A series of interactive and audio-visual presentations will help you explore the collections more in depth. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.15am to 6pm (5pm September to May); Saturday: 9.30am to 6pm (10am to 5pm September to May); Sundays and Bank Holidays: 11am to 6pm (5pm September to May) Address: Bishop s Palace The Mall Viking Triangle Waterford Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Nmwalsh. Sight description based on wikipedia C) Reginald's Tower (must see) Reginald s Tower holds an important place in Ireland's history. Waterford's original city wall had 17 towers, although only 6 remain today, one of which is Reginald's Tower. Over the years, the tower has served as a defensive structure, a storage area, a prison and even as a residence for some Waterford officials. It opened for public visits only in the 1950s. After the Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 -

4 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - tower was restored, it became home to Waterford's Civic Museum. Address: The Quay, Waterford City, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Flickr and Roomic Cube D) Christ Church Cathedral (must see) Christ Church Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Ireland. It is in the ecclesiastical province of Dublin. Previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Waterford, it is now one of six cathedrals in the United Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory. The first church on the site was built in the 11th century. This was replaced in 1210 by a Gothic Cathedral. Following the Irish Reformation, a new body was established by decree of the Irish Parliament to became the State Church in the Kingdom of Ireland. The Church of Ireland, as it was named, assumed possession of most church property (and so retained a great repository of religious architecture and other items, though some were later destroyed). During the demolition of the old cathedral, a series of medieval vestments were discovered in They were presented by the then Anglican bishop, the Rt Revd Richard Chenevix, to his Roman Catholic counterpart, the Most Revd Peter Creagh, and are now kept in the Museum of Treasures in Waterford and the National Museum in Dublin. Opening hours: March and October: Monday Saturday: 9:30 am 6 pm; Sunday: pm-2.30 pm / 4.30 pm-6.00pm, April September: Monday Saturday 9:30 am 7 pm,sunday: 12.30pm 2.30pm/ 4.30pm 7.00 pm ; November February : Monday Saturday: 9.30 am-5pm Sunday:12.30 pm pm Address: Christ Church Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Merlante. Sight description based on wikipedia Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

5 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - E) Franciscan Church The Franciscan Church is a religious edifice built in the Classical style. The church s exterior is quite simple, showcasing a painted rendered parapet. Inside the church, you will see numerous Ionic columns and plasterwork. Address: Franciscan Church, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Andreas F. Borchert F) Blackfriars Abbey According to Lewis s Topographical Dictionary, Blackfriars Abbey dates from Today only the remains of the abbey can be seen in Waterford. These include the chancel of the church and the belfry. Address: Blackfriars Abbey, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and IanOfNorwich G) Waterford Cathedral (must see) Waterford Cathedral was built at the end of the 18th century by John Roberts. It is considered Ireland s oldest Catholic cathedral. The cathedral s architecture and design are amazing, although over the years it has been renovated many times. Today it is a beautiful structure with an interior illuminated by ten crystal chandeliers, a gift from the Waterford Crystal Center. Address: Barronstrand Street, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Ramón. Sight description based on wikipedia Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -

6 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 - H) Waterford Chamber of Commerce The Waterford Chamber of Commerce is the primary business organization in Waterford. It was established in Today there are more than 700 businesses based in Waterford. The main attraction for tourists at the Chamber of Commerce is the building's originally designed stairwell. Address: 2 Georges Street, Waterford City, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Flickr and SolGrundy I) St. Patrick's Church (must see) St. Patrick's Church is situated off Georges Street. St. Patrick s is the oldest religious Catholic building in Waterford. The structure seen today dates back to This church was constructed during the period when the Catholic Church in Ireland was severely persecuted. Address: St. Patrick's Church, Waterford, Ireland Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Rafael Reviriego Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 -

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