GALWAY Part 1
Galway is the capital of the county bearing the same name, and the most important city of western Ireland. It usually charms visitors and tourists. It is vibrant, full of choices, which we love going every now and then.The Latin Quarter
Galway's old city centre known as The Latin Quarter. Walking along the streets is already a good example of what the city has to offer. It is a region full of colorful facades, pubs, buskers, souvenir shops, coffee shops, etc.
It is good to walk calmly there, enjoy the mood of the city, get in the shops, have some coffee. It will be difficult to pick just a pub or cofee shop, the choice is wide!Lynch's Castle
Lynch's Castle is an iconic building at the city centre made entirely of limestone and was a fortified house that protected its owners, the Lynch, from invasions. The family had Anglo-Norman roots and was one of the 14 tribes that dominated the Galway region for a long time. A dramatic story took place in this building. James Lynch, who was Galway's mayor, hanged his own son at one of its windows as punishment for the young man murdering a Spanish sailor. Lynch's Castle now houses a bank but the facade is very well maintained and you can see some details that still remain, such as the Lynch family crest.
Sculpture from Oscar Wilde and Eduard Wilde
The famous Irish writer, Oscar Wilde is sitting next to another writer, Eduard Wilde of Estonia. It was a gift from the Estonian government on the occasion of Estonia's entry into the European Union in 2004.Galway Market
On the weekends takes place the Galway Market on a small street next to St Nicholas's Collegiate Church. There is a varied fair with several stalls where you can buy beautiful Irish crafts.St Nichola's Collegiate Church
This medieval church dates back to 1320 and is still active. It was built in honor of St. Nicholas of Myra, patron saint of fishermen in Ireland and was made in gray limestone, common in the Galway region.Nora Barnacle House Museum
Near St Nichola's Church is the little Nora Barnacle House Museum. Nora was the wife of Ulysses writer, James Joyce. She lived in this cottage until 1904 with her brothers and mother until she moved to Dublin. James Joyce met his mother-in-law, Annie in the kitchen of this house and lived here until his death in 1940. James Joyce, Nora and the children spent 3 weeks vacationing in this house in 1922. We could not visit the interior of the museum because it was already closed.Kirvan's Lane
This is a small medieval alley named after one of the 14 tribes who ruled the Galway region until the 19th century. It lies within the ancient city walls, it has stone facades and a few shops and cafes. It is a real journey in time.Spanish Arch
These arches at the edge of the Corrib River are one of Galway's most iconic places. They are remnants of the old wall called Front Wall and designed to protect ships with Spanish merchandise anchored at a nearby dock. They are not particularly impressive but it is worth remembering that they date back to 1584. They were terribly destroyed by the British army led by the notorious Oliver Cronwell. Later it suffered more damages due to a Tsunami as a consequence of an enormous earthquake that took place in Portugal in 1755.Kings Head Pub
By now you must be tired. It's time to relax a little. One place we like to go to is Kings Head, a 3-story medieval pub with 800 years of history and in the heart of the Latin Quarter. It has live music every night and great food, like oysters and sea food chowder (creamy seafood soup).
Here ends the first part on Galway, all the places we quote in the post are in the central region, it is very easy to find them. And soon the second post with more attractions in the city.
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