Culture of Galway. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

In Galway, you can find many historic hotels, and the most prestigious one is Glenlo Abbey. It is housed in a magnificent old castle standing on the shore of Loch Corrib Lake. The hotel is …
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Galway is an old port city and administrative center of the eponymous county located in the west of Ireland. The history of the city begins in 1124. Fort at the Mouth of the Gaillimh (Dún …
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Galway is an ideal place for enjoying all kinds of recreation. It offers many historic landmarks, wonderful entertainment facilities, and a huge number of shops, as well as great places to …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Galway and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Galway
♥ Cathedral of St. Mary, Tuam, 29.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam, 29.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Brendan’s Cathedral, Loughrea, 33.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Glendalough, 48.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Former Cathedral of St. Colman, Mayo, 50 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Knock Queen of Ireland, Knock, 58 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Flannan, Killaloe, 66.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Mary, Tuam, 29.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuam, 29.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ St. Brendan’s Cathedral, Loughrea, 33.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Former Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Glendalough, 48.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Former Cathedral of St. Colman, Mayo, 50 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Knock Queen of Ireland, Knock, 58 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral of St. Flannan, Killaloe, 66.1 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Galway and near
Ashford Castle
From the series “Ireland's Greatest Castles”
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Distance from Galway center - 33 km.
The luxury hotel impresses with its refined interiors today. The most beautiful natural wood finish has been preserved in it. You can see chic carpets, antique chandeliers, and priceless works of art all over the place. 89 exquisite rooms are available to guests in the chic castle hotel. They are decorated in an individual style. The hotel has its Spa, as well as two restaurants. You can taste Irish delicacies there. A golf course is available on the extensive surrounding grounds. An equestrian center and a scenic lake are located nearby. You can take a boat ride on it. …
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Clonmacnoise Tower
From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
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Distance from Galway center - 65.1 km.
Only the tower managed to be perfectly preserved despite the huge tilt. Specific rehabilitation works and reconstruction was not carried out in it. The exact purpose of the Clonmacnoise tower is unknown. According to some assumptions, it served as a kind of bell tower. People were called to prayer from it. You can see similar towers in Ireland today. All of them are necessarily located near churches and monasteries. …
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Iconic cultural sights of Ireland


Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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23.09.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

23.09.2023
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Galway
Landmarks of culture on Galway map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

