Tourist Places to Visit in Galway, Ireland, Europe

Tourist Places to Visit in Galway, Ireland, Europe

Galway is situated in the west part of Ireland in Connacht province, on the Corrib River in the middle of Lough Corrib and Galway Bay is the 6^th most populous city in Ireland. Galway is one of the developed cities in the country and the economy of the city depends on local business sectors, manufacturing, tourism, retail, education, healthcare, distribution, finance and construction.

Galway is situated at the distance of 208 kilometers from Dublin, capital of Ireland and surrounded by Moycullen, Claregalway, Oranmore, Athenry, Parkmore, Kinvarra, Headford, Oughterard and Craughwell. Coordinates of Galway are 53.2719° N, 9.0489° W.

History of Galway:

Settlement in Galway began after the construction of Dún Bhun na Gaillimhe fort in 1124, by the King of Connacht and the fort was seized by Norman in 1230s and the city was granted the mayoral status by the English crown in the year 1484 and during the Middle Ages, the city was ruled by an Oligarchy of fourteen merchant families and city was loyal city to English crown during 16^th and 17^th centuries.

What to see in Galway?

Galway Cathedral:

Galway Cathedral is situated less than a kilometers distance from center of the city is also identified as Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas is a Roman Catholic Church and known for the charm and architecture.

Eyre Square:

Eyre Square is positioned at the distance of 1.5 kilometers from center of the town is also identified as Kohn F. Kennedy Memorial Park surrounded on three sides by streets and shopping malls and cafes.

Galway City Museum:

Galway City Museum is situated along the River Corrib in middle of the city was open to public in the year 2006, showcases the artifacts and monuments from medieval age and also provides stunning view of the river.

St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church:

St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is placed at the distance of 2 kilometers from heart of the city is considered as one of the main churches in the city that played vital role in the life of the city and largest medieval parish church in Ireland.

Other Places to Visit in Galway:

Spanish Arch
The Promenade
Dunguaire Castle
Taibhdhearc na Gailimhe
Galway Sports Grounds

Best time to visit Galway:

Galway experiences mild humid temperate climate with mild summer and no dry season and changeable climate and best time to visit Galway is from June to September.

Reaching Galway:

By Air:

Galway is served by Galway Airport located at the distance of 10 kilometers from center of the city operates only scheduled flights to Dublin, Shannon and Cork cities and from airport tourists can board bus or taxi to reach the destinations in Galway city.

By Train:

Ceannt Station is the main station in Galway city situated at the distance of 2 kilometers from centre of the city and has direct and daily scheduled train services to Dublin, Cork, Ennis, Linerick, Waterford and few other cities and towns within the country.

By Road:

Galway is well connected through national highways like N6, N17, N67, N18 and M6 from distinct parts of the country and buses will operate from and around the city connecting to all the parts of Galway and coaches will function for long distance travel.

Accommodation in Galway:

Galway has presumed hotels providing well-mannered lodging amenities to the tourists visiting the place from time to time. The hotels have all latest amenities and provides maximum cozy to the tourists till they checkout from the hotel premises. The rates of hotels differ from one to another and some of the facilities include laundry services, room heaters, room coolers, mini bars, sun terraces, facilities for disabled and physically handicapped guests, waiting lounges etc. some of the renowned hotels in Galway are as follows: