Londonderry, Northern Ireland Attractions
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Northern Ireland
Londonderry, known to its inhabitants by its original Irish name of Derry, is Northern Ireland's second largest town. Situated where the River Foyle opens out into the sea-lough of the same name, the town has been robbed of part of its natural hinterland of Donegal by the division of Ireland. Nevertheless it remains an important port and industrial center with a traditional textile industry, but also chemical and mechanical engineering plants and ceramics factories. With its attractive surroundings it is a popular tourist center and a good base for trips into the Inishowen peninsula and Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.
Londonderry, known to its inhabitants by its original Irish name of Derry, is Northern Ireland's second largest town. Situated where the River Foyle opens out into the sea-lough of the same name, the town has been robbed of part of its natural hinterland of Donegal by the division of Ireland. Nevertheless it remains an important port and industrial center with a traditional textile industry, but also chemical and mechanical engineering plants and ceramics factories. With its attractive surroundings it is a popular tourist center and a good base for trips into the Inishowen peninsula and Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.
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City Walls
Londonderry's city walls were constructed in the early 1600s and are well preserved. A walk runs along the wall, circling the Old Town.
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St Columb's Cathedral
Built in the first half of the 17th C, St Columb's Cathedral is an example of late Perpendicular style.
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