Londonderry
Derry, officially Londonderry, is a cathedral city in Northern Ireland.
Located in County Londonderry, the city now covers both banks of the River Foyle. Cityside and the old walled city are on the west bank and Waterside is on the east, with two road bridges and one footbridge crossing the river in between.
Worth seeing
Londonderry is the only city in Ireland with its walls intact, and one of the finest examples in Europe. They were built 1613-1618 by "The Honourable the Irish Society" to defend settlers from England and Scotland. They're 1.3 km / 0.8 miles in circumference, ranged over the crag that rises from Guildhall to St Columb's.
Things to do
Millennium Forum has the city's largest auditorium, with music, theatre and panto. The Playhouse by St Columb's Cathedral has theatre and music. Cinema: Omniplex is in Quayside Shopping Centre.
- 01Derry City FC
Ryan McBride Stadium, 155 Lone Moor Rd BT48 9LA,.
Where to eat
Fiorentini, 67 Strand Rd BT48 7BW (block north of Quayside Centre),. W-Su noon-4PM. Trad Italian cafe serving great value meals and ice-cream. Guapo, 69 Strand Rd BT48 7AD (next to Fiorentini),. M-Sa noon-9PM, Su 1-9PM. Burrito bar with great selection of Mexican food. Takeaway or small sit-in area available. Doherty's Home Bakery, 23 William St BT48 6EP (200 yards west of Guildhall),. M–Sa 7:30AM-4:30PM.
Getting around Londonderry the local way
- Get inA handful of charter flights link Derry to southern Europe in summer.
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