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Cork, Ireland (November 2013)

Cork is Ireland's third-largest city. It started out as an island, but no more since this hilly southern seaport now spans both banks of the River Lee. The best way to experience Cork is on foot, walking past St. Finn Barre's Cathedral and the riverside quadrangle of University College up the hill to red and white Shandon Church and, then, along the cramped 17th-century alleyways, quaint, colorful houses and the opera house. Cork is also known for its great restaurants. Cork has a reputation as "the rebel city," which originated by its support for the Yorkist cause during the English War of the Roses in the 15th century. Cork residents refer to the city as "the real capital" due to the city's role as the center of anti-treaty forces during the Irish Civil War.
Cork Ireland cover page.
Cork Ireland cover page.		 Map of Ireland with the star indicating Cork.
Map of Ireland with the star indicating Cork.		 Beautiful Gothic window of a building near St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.
Beautiful Gothic window of a building near St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.		 Exterior of the French Neo-Gothic St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, which was designed by William Burges and built between 1865-1879.
Exterior of the French Neo-Gothic St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, which was designed by William Burges and built between 1865-1879.
Cathedral sign. According to legend, a monastery was founded at the site of the cathedral in the 7th century by St. Fin Barre.
Cathedral sign. According to legend, a monastery was founded at the site of the cathedral in the 7th century by St. Fin Barre.		 Gargoyle guarding the cathedral.
Gargoyle guarding the cathedral.		 Gothic arches over the entrance of the cathedral.
Gothic arches over the entrance of the cathedral.		 The vaulted nave of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.
The vaulted nave of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.
Elaborate Gothic ceiling and windows above the alter.
Elaborate Gothic ceiling and windows above the alter.		 Stained glass windows in the cathedral.
Stained glass windows in the cathedral.		 Exquisite stained glass rosetta window at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.
Exquisite stained glass rosetta window at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.		 View of houses and shops along Cork’s Lee River.
View of houses and shops along Cork’s Lee River.
A bird at the Lee River probably looking for fish.
A bird at the Lee River probably looking for fish.		 The Cork Courthouse. It was opened in 1835 and was rebuilt after a fire in 1891.
The Cork Courthouse. It was opened in 1835 and was rebuilt after a fire in 1891.		 Bronze scales held by Lady Justice on the portico. The courthouse exemplifies Cork's stonework and neoclassical architecture.
Bronze scales held by Lady Justice on the portico. The courthouse exemplifies Cork's stonework and neoclassical architecture.		 The River Lee Hotel where we stayed in Cork is so named because it is located on the banks of Cork’s Lee River.
The River Lee Hotel where we stayed in Cork is so named because it is located on the banks of Cork’s Lee River.
View of Cork and of the Lee River from one of the upper floors of the River Lee Hotel.
View of Cork and of the Lee River from one of the upper floors of the River Lee Hotel. 		View with a Christmas tree in the foreground.
View with a Christmas tree in the foreground.		 Chandeliers hanging from the atrium of the hotel.
Chandeliers hanging from the atrium of the hotel.		 Atrium view showing the five upper floors and a Christmas wreath.
Atrium view showing the five upper floors and a Christmas wreath.
This Christmas tree adorned the lobby of the River Lee Hotel.
This Christmas tree adorned the lobby of the River Lee Hotel.

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