10 Historic Sites in Galway That You Shouldn't Miss

August 3, 2021 Margarita Chappel

For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you'll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople. You may even hear Gaelic spoken. For a day trip, take a ferry to the island of Inis Mor. You'll return refreshed by the ocean air and Inis Mor's breathtaking scenery. Oh, and be sure to wear sunscreen on the island, no matter how chilly it is. (Just trust us, okay?)
Restaurants in Galway

1. Galway Arts Centre

47 Dominick St. and 23 Nuns Island, Galway Ireland +353 91 565 886 [email protected]
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Galway Arts Centre

A cultural center for literary and visual arts and the home to an impressive Irish art gallery.

2. The Medieval City Walls

Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Galway Ireland +353 91 568 302
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The Medieval City Walls

Reviewed By CarlaN65 - Bemidji, United States

This mall is the creation of an efficient idea and enormous imagination! Juxtapositioning ancient with modern architecture, the old wall weaves through the new modern subterranean passages with dazzling shops and relaxation areas. What a delight! The entrance we used was devoid of grandeur -- a nice easily negotiated escalator ride down to the shops level. But so much sprawling activity under the ancient cobblestones above!! Construction was still going on as they excavate more of the original wall and towers -- I can't wait to go back and see what comes next. This is truly the brain child of someone or persons of extraordinary vision. It is a must see in Galway.

3. Nora Barnacle House

8 Bowling Green, Galway Ireland +353 91 564 743 [email protected] http://www.norabarnacle.com/
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Nora Barnacle House

The childhood home of James Joyce's wife has been restored as a museum commemorating the lives of the Joyces.

4. The Lynch Memorial

Market Street, Galway Ireland +353 91 563 081 http://www.legendquest.ie/mayor_lynch.html
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The Lynch Memorial

5. Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower

Abbeygate Street Lower, Galway Ireland http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp
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Gothic and Tudor Revival-style former cathedral - Abbeygate Street Lower

6. Ceannt Station

Ceannt Station Station Road, Galway Ireland http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp
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7. United Methodist Presbyterian Church

Victoria Place, Galway Ireland +353 91 591 494 http://www.galway-united-methodist-church.com/
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8. The Cannons

Eyre Square, Galway Ireland +353 91 563 081

9. Saint Mary's Priory - Dominican's Church Claddagh

St Mary's Church, Claddagh Claddagh Quay, Galway Ireland

10. Galway Courthouse

Court House Square, Galway Ireland http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp

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