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
Plassy Wrecks
From the series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
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Distance from Galway center - 38.8 km.
Irish Aran Islands have the abandoned trawl ship "MB Plassy". In 1960 it was run aground on the rocky Inis Oírr island, the smallest island of the archipelago. The reason of it was a strong storm in the sea. The ship was built in 1940 and was used as a cargo ship. Its last cargo was a huge consignment of whisky and yarn. The ship has to transport it through Galway Bay. …
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Iconic cultural sights of Ireland


Traveling in Norway: the Best Places to See During a Short Getaway
If you plan to stay in Norway only for several days, do not limit yourself to the capital. Hotels in Oslo are quite expensive but it is still better to book a hotel located close to the city center. Most tourists start their journey in Norway with Oslo as the biggest airport in the country is located in the capital. The capital’s major attractions include the Oslo Opera House, the Royal Palace, the National Museum, the Munch Museum, Grand Hotel, Parliament building, and Karl Johaus Gate Road. Visit the Munch Museum to see famous “The Scream” painting and then move to Aker Brygge harbor most tourists come here to take pictures of old ships. Finally, the Grünerløkka neighborhood is a trendy place for everyone who likes partying at night or visiting cute vintage shops in the daytime.
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13.04.2021
If you plan to stay in Norway only for several days, do not limit yourself to the capital. Hotels in Oslo are quite expensive but it is still better to book a hotel located close to the city center. Most tourists start their journey in Norway with Oslo as the biggest airport in the country is located in the capital. The capital’s major attractions include the Oslo Opera House, the Royal Palace, the National Museum, the Munch Museum, Grand Hotel, Parliament building, and Karl Johaus Gate Road. Visit the Munch Museum to see famous “The Scream” painting and then move to Aker Brygge harbor most tourists come here to take pictures of old ships. Finally, the Grünerløkka neighborhood is a trendy place for everyone who likes partying at night or visiting cute vintage shops in the daytime.

13.04.2021
Photogallery of cultural heritage of Galway
Landmarks of culture on Galway map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

