Cobh

Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Cobh, Ireland's only specialized cruise terminal, is located on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and has a population of roughly 13,000 people. Between 1848 and 1950, Cobh was a key port for Irish emigrants as well as those deported on convict ships to Australia.

Cobh tourism focuses on the town's marine and immigrant history. The Titanic Experience Cobh is located in Cobh. This mostly guided, partially interactive tour provides tourists with an inside look at the liner, and visitors may even stand where people were carried to the ship.The Cobh Heritage Centre is also worth a visit if you want to learn about Cobh's history and the huge emigration across the Atlantic. Spike and Haulbowline islands face the town.

The cathedral church of the diocese of Cloyne, St Colman's, stands on a high elevation in town. With a height of 91.4 meters, it is one of Ireland's highest structures. Visit Cobh Farmer's Market for some fresh cuisine and the best of East Cork's produce. Fota Wildlife Park, located less than 15 minutes from Cobh, is home to animals and birds from five continents, as well as hundreds of local plants and trees.

Location: Cork City, Ireland.
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