What’s so special about Waterford’s Viking Triangle? Well, this cultural and historic centre was once surrounded by 1,000-year-old Viking walls and today, it’s where the famous Reginald’s Tower sits quietly on the quay. Buildings like Bishop’s Palace and the Medieval Museum have many objects and relics on display whereas the King of the Vikings 3D virtual experience in Bailey’s New Street is a fun, interactive way to learn all about Waterford’s Viking history.
Attractions
Get a real sense of Waterford’s history with these attractions that will intrigue, delight, and incite your interest in Ireland’s oldest city.
Reginalds Tower
Welcome to Ireland’s oldest civic building that towers above the quay – a spectacular defensive tower with several floors and a museum inside.
Watch local craftsmen at work on unique creations at The Kite Design Studios in Henrietta street. Fine silver jewellery, ogham stone sculptures and hand-blown glass pieces are just some of the original pieces that are designed here.
Kite Design Studios
Kite Design Studios, situated in the Viking Triangle in Waterford city, is home to some of the most creative craftspeople in Ireland.
In recent years, many cafes have made the Viking Triangle their home and it’s where some of the best restaurants and pubs in town are located.
Adega
If it’s wine and light bites you’d like, Adega, formerly The Fat Angel, wine bar has a varied wine list and enough tapas to whet your appetite before you go off exploring.
Watch local craftsmen at work on unique creations at The Kite Design Studios in Henrietta street. Fine silver jewellery, ogham stone sculptures and hand-blown glass pieces are just some of the original pieces that are designed here.
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