Cork is the second largest city in Ireland with 190,000 inhabitants. It was founded in 650 AD and is situated on the River Lee. Key attractions include the Cork Butter Museum, St. Francis Church from 1229, University College Cork founded in 1845, and the Stone Corridor housing unique Ogham stones. Nearby are Blarney Castle known for kissing the Blarney Stone and Cobh, the last stop of the Titanic. Kinsale is a picturesque coastal town south of Cork famous for its Georgian architecture.

1. Impressions of Cork Explore the second biggest City in Ireland

2. Facts and Figures 190,000 inhabitants Founded in 650 AD by St. Finnbar as a Monastery School Cork is named after the Gaelic Corceigh The river Lee divides the City in two parts Cultural and economic centre of the southwest of Ireland

3. Visitor Attraction Cork Butter Museum Once the largest butter market in the world, this museum tells the story of the Cork butter trade

4. St. Francis The church was named after Francis of Assisi Exists since 1229 Present church was opened on 14 July 1953

5. University College Cork Founded in 1845 by Queen Victoria Over 17,000 students from 75 countries Motto: Where Finnbar taught let Munster learn

6. The Stone Corridor and the Ogham Stones Collection Cloistered walkway with 28 inscribed stones Unique collection of Ogham Stones Collection was established in 1861 http:// www.ucc.ie/en/AboutUCCandCork/VirtualCampusTour/OghamStones /

7. The Honan Chapel Dedicated to St. Finnbar Founded in 1916 by the wealthy Honan-Family 19 radiant stain-glass windows Mosaic floor showing the Zodiac and the stream of life

8. Shandon Church and Bells & Catholic Cathedral St. Anne‘s Church was built in 1722 and hosts chiming bells Clime up the tower and ring the bells yourself The Catholic Cathedral http ://www.corkandross.org/html/history/historyoverview.jsp

9. Court House Pillared Stone building Established in 1835 On top of the building there is the Blind Figure of Justice

10. Cork Harbour One of the deepest natural ports in the world Explore the port and go on a sea safari http:// www.safari.ie/

11. Surroundings Blarney Castle Built in 1446 Kiss the Blarney Stone in a height of 29 metres and get the Gift of Eloquence Visit Rock Close, the wonderful gardens

12. Blarney Castle Rock Close

13. Cobh 23 km to the south-east of Cork Formerly called Queenstown Linked to the mainland by a bridge Last stop of the Titanic

14. Pictures of Cobh

15. Kinsale About 3,800 inhabitants Famous for its picturesque houses in the Georgian style

16. Pictures of Kinsale