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Cork is located in the south-eastern part of Ireland, in the largest county in the country with the same name, and is the second largest city in Ireland, after DUBLIN. The center of the city is located on the edge of two branches of the River Lee. The center of the city is surrounded by many different springs.
In ancient times, it was a boggy place, which is why the town, founded in the sixth century, was called Corcaigh, which means «bolo» in translation, it was named Corcaigh. The monastery was first founded here by the monk Fínárrór, who was subsequently given the title of Saint. Today it is an architectural landmark – the Cathedral of Saint Fínbárr. The bolt has long been gone, and the city is surrounded by green fields and rivers. To the south-east, the waters of the Atlantic Ocean wash over the citys coastline. There are many fascinating pools and mysterious caves that were formerly the abode of pirates.
However, after the monastery was founded, a settlement gradually developed around it, which by the twelfth century had grown into the capital city of the Kingdom of Southern Monstration. In spite of the injustices of the norms, the city developed quickly. But by the end of the twelfth century, it came under the dominion of the English crown. The owners of the city changed several times during the 18th century. The eighteenth century was the heyday of the Korka County and the city. In the nineteenth century, the famine devastated the city of Korksk. Many of the citys inhabitants migrated, others – died of cold and disease. In the 20th century, the King of England sent a British expedition to the province of Comorca. As a result, part of the city was burned, Mayor Thomas MacCarthurton was killed, and his deputy, Terence MacCarthurton, died in prison in London after more than two months in jail. Today, it is the cultural and cultural center of Ireland, and in 2005 it was called the Cultural Center of Europe. There are many cultural institutes here, as well as a college of the countrys national university. Every year it hosts a huge international film festival &nash; international film festivals as well as painting festivals.
As a result of all the wars of independence throughout the citys history, the ancient structures were practically all destroyed. The oldest structure, the central bell of the Red Ensemble (14th century), was destroyed. In addition to the Cathedral of St. Fínbárr, there is another similar monument of archaic architecture – the Cathedral of St. Mary (early 19th century). Both cathedrals were built in an unpretentious style. Two other religious landmarks are St. Annes Church and St. Patricks Church, both built in the 18th century. St. Patricks Street is the main thoroughfare of the city, with many shops and boutiques. And at its intersection with the St. Patricks Wall, the statue of St. Thébold Matthew, which was installed in the nineteenth century. The saint was famous for his fight against drinking.
Whoever wants to explore the history and ethnography of the city, visit the Cork Museum. And lovers of modern art wont be disappointed when they visit the Crowford Art Gallery. The opera house is not far away, but castle lovers should visit the surroundings of Cork. The most famous – the castle of Blarney, which has the Crimson River Stone as a special feature. There is an ancient legend that this stone was the seat of the Kings of England and Scotland, and when a person kisses the stone, he receives a gift of purity. Another castle, the Castle of Blackrock, was built to defend against pirates. At the moment, it is the interior architectural structure where the police station is located. In general, there are more than 10 castles in the vicinity of the city.
Other attractions of the city include the English shop, the Elisabeth shop, the Port of Elizabeth, the City Hall.
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- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 120,000 people
- GDP: $64,497 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 23 Mbps
- Best wireless: Three
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: t’s normal to leave between 10-15% of your bill as a tip after dining in Irish restaurants, bistros, cafés or pubs. Leaving a tip higher than 15% of your bill after dining in Ireland is really only given for outstanding service.
- Apartment listings: Daft
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: Caf Eco
- Best coffee: The Bookshelf Coffee House
- Best taxi: MyTaxi
- Best coworking space: Plus10
- Best hospital: Mater Private Hospital
- Best short-haul air carrier: Ryanair
- Best intl air carrier: Aer Lingus
- Monthly costs for expat: $2000
- Monthly costs for family: $4000
- Monthly costs for local: $1150
- Meal: $12
- Small Cola: $2
- Beer 1 Pint: $6
- Coffee: $4
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