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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Limerick
The second largest city in Ireland is known for more than just this! Yes, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the country and boasts of an ancient charm as well as a contemporary magnetism, both in the same breadth. A major contributing factor of increasing visitors to this place is played by the tourist attractions housed here. This article on the top 10 tourist attractions in Limerick will capture for you the most essential attractions housed in the city that you could visit while on yours tours here. Also, these Limerick attractions will enable you to an insight into the culture and heritage of the place in a major way. The top 10 tourist attractions in Limerick Ireland are: Franciscan Abbey - This grand medieval church is more than just a place of worship. Its beautiful interiors and exquisite exteriors make it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city! St. Mary's Cathedral Choir Stalls - the St. Mary's Cathedral is one of the most revered places in the entire country. The oak choir stalls are a feature of much fascination not just for the visitor but are also considered special by the natives here. The Hunt Museum - Guests interested in art and antiques can especially visit the Hunt Muesum that houses a rare and exclusive collection of art pieces, collected over time. Once a private collection, the artifacts housed here also comprise of the works of Da Vinci and Yeats. Plassey - O' Malley Sculpture Collection - Housed within the Hunt Museum, the Plassey collection is a wonderful depiction of the artistic talents of Helen O' Malley who has created over 350 heads and figures that are spectacularly housed here. King John's Castle - The setting is perfect and the ambiance is just enough to inspire a medieval feel for the onlookers of King John's Castle. Built around the 13th century, this castle is nestled comfortably in the heart of the Limerick city. Adding beauty to the entire ambiance is the Shannon River that flows just outside the huge ramparts of the castle. Interesting walking tours around the castle can be undertaken by the history and adventure lovers. Foynes Flying Boat Museum - Ireland houses a number of museums and galleries that sketch a wonderful picture of the history and culture of the place in a grand way. The Flying boat Museum is just one of them. Lough Gur Visitor Centre - The agricultural connection of Ireland is very wonderfully preserved and treasured in the Lough Gur Visitor Center that tells tales of the ancient farmers and their ways of life in this mystic valley. The ancient tools, the dwellings, the customs and rituals of the framers and even a number of other possessions that have been housed here; help capture a wonderful picture of those times. Boat Tours across river Shannon - This longest river in Ireland is also one of the oldest witnesses to the history of the place. Boat tours are organized for guests that are also enjoyed by the natives here; as this place vouches for picnic and outings for the entire family. Uni Golf Club - For all golf lovers, this is the place to be. With an 18-hole course, what less could one expect? And the best place to be in while visiting these places are the Limerick hotels that play your perfect host in the city. Besides these they also enable you to taste a slice of the traditional Irish hospitality, here in Ireland!The second largest city in Ireland is known for more than just this! Yes, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the country and boasts of an ancient charm as well as a contemporary magnetism, both in the same breadth. A major contributing factor of increasing visitors to this place is played by the tourist attractions housed here. This article on the top 10 tourist attractions in Limerick will capture for you the most essential attractions housed in the city that you could visit while on yours tours here. Also, these Limerick attractions will enable you to an insight into the culture and heritage of the place in a major way.
The top 10 tourist attractions in Limerick Ireland are:
- Franciscan Abbey - This grand medieval church is more than just a place of worship. Its beautiful interiors and exquisite exteriors make it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city!
- St. Mary's Cathedral Choir Stalls - the St. Mary's Cathedral is one of the most revered places in the entire country. The oak choir stalls are a feature of much fascination not just for the visitor but are also considered special by the natives here.
- The Hunt Museum - Guests interested in art and antiques can especially visit the Hunt Muesum that houses a rare and exclusive collection of art pieces, collected over time. Once a private collection, the artifacts housed here also comprise of the works of Da Vinci and Yeats.
- Plassey - O' Malley Sculpture Collection - Housed within the Hunt Museum, the Plassey collection is a wonderful depiction of the artistic talents of Helen O' Malley who has created over 350 heads and figures that are spectacularly housed here.
- King John's Castle - The setting is perfect and the ambiance is just enough to inspire a medieval feel for the onlookers of King John's Castle. Built around the 13th century, this castle is nestled comfortably in the heart of the Limerick city. Adding beauty to the entire ambiance is the Shannon River that flows just outside the huge ramparts of the castle. Interesting walking tours around the castle can be undertaken by the history and adventure lovers.
- Foynes Flying Boat Museum - Ireland houses a number of museums and galleries that sketch a wonderful picture of the history and culture of the place in a grand way. The Flying boat Museum is just one of them.
- Lough Gur Visitor Centre - The agricultural connection of Ireland is very wonderfully preserved and treasured in the Lough Gur Visitor Center that tells tales of the ancient farmers and their ways of life in this mystic valley. The ancient tools, the dwellings, the customs and rituals of the framers and even a number of other possessions that have been housed here; help capture a wonderful picture of those times.
- Boat Tours across river Shannon - This longest river in Ireland is also one of the oldest witnesses to the history of the place. Boat tours are organized for guests that are also enjoyed by the natives here; as this place vouches for picnic and outings for the entire family.
- Uni Golf Club - For all golf lovers, this is the place to be. With an 18-hole course, what less could one expect?
And the best place to be in while visiting these places are the Limerick hotels that play your perfect host in the city. Besides these they also enable you to taste a slice of the traditional Irish hospitality, here in Ireland!
Anna Taylor Grant works as a journalist With leading travel Magazine in Ireland & UK. I like writting and Traveling. To know more about Limerick and Limerick hotels visit http://www.ebookireland.com/limerick.htm
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