Waterford Attractions

Clear as Crystal

Advantages: Wonderful centre
Disadvantages: Factory possibly shutting down soon!

This is as Waterford as you can get - as Waterford as a "blaa" (those floury buns used for any meal of the day, and with any kind of filling). This impressive building, located on the Cork Road in the city stands out amongst its surroundings. It showcases the Waterford Crystal and Wedgewood products, and will also give guided tours where you can see the craftsmen fashioning each piece of crystal before it is ready for sale. There are many collections ...
...fee for entry - the charges are: adult: 8 euro, students 4 euro, oap 6.50, but kids under 12 go free. This centre is definitely worth a visit - but make it soon... unfortunately, it seems the management dont want to make Waterford Crystal in Waterford any more! ...

cooler1968 10.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre, Waterford

A Tale of Two Cathedrals

Advantages: Provides wonderful insight into architecture, religious society
Disadvantages: Not for everyone - bit far apart

Waterford City plays host to two Cathedrals, designed by the same architect and built in the same era, but they belong to different religious denominations. The Cathedrals, one belonging to the Catholic Church, and the other to the Anglican communion of the Church of Ireland were both designed by John Roberts. The Catholic Cathedral which is located just off the Quay on Barronstrand Street, was built in 1793, and is Ireland's oldest Cathedral. ...
...history - in 1977 and again in 2006. The flooring, interior and exterior structure were extensively worked at to ensure the Cathedral would remain in good repair. This Cathedral is a wondrous building to see inside. Waterford Crystal Chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling. The sanctuary area and the pews are reminiscent of ecclesiastical layout from days gone by. Christ Church Cathedral, located a few minutes walk away in Cathedral Square just ...

cooler1968 26.03.2008 · Read full review
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