Victorian Quarter
Popular places to visit
University College Cork
Situated by the banks of the River Lee, University College Cork is a gorgeous, ornate gothic structure with a rich reputation for academic excellence.
English Market
Shop for fresh produce from around the world and sample traditional Cork dishes at this historic food market inside a grand Victorian building.
Cork Opera House
Get tickets for a show at Cork Opera House, a popular theatre in Cork. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cork City Gaol
Experience the harshness of Irish penal life in the 19th century as you wander amid the cells of this architecturally impressive former prison.
Blackrock Castle
Throughout Ireland you can see impressive sites where the ancient and the modern go hand in hand. Nowhere is this combination more striking than at Blackrock Castle, home to Ireland’s first interactive astronomy centre.
St. Patrick's Bridge
Take in views of the River Lee from this 18th-century bridge and wander through Cork’s city center via one of the city’s most historic streets.
Things to do
From Cork: Full-Day Guided Tour to Dingle Peninsula
Cork's Flavorful Footsteps: A Walking Food Adventure
From Cork: County Cork Highlights Tour with Entrance Tickets
Guided Walking Tour in French in Cork French-speaking guide in Cork
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Cork: Guided Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Victorian Quarter
![REZz Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66050000/66049600/66049541/93c331ad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun,2024
![Isaacs Hotel Cork City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/916700/916601/4aac2ede_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun,2024
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Reviewed on 11 Jun,2024
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Reviewed on 15 May,2024
![Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/115400/115365/8d2b9dd2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Jun,2024
![The River Lee Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13650/4652434b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun,2024
Other neighbourhoods around Victorian Quarter
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Shandon
Shandon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bells of Shandon or St. Anne's Shandon Church.
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Cork City Centre
Travellers come to Cork City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cork Opera House and English Market while you're in town.
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Fairhill
When in Fairhill, you can plan a visit to St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Wilton
When in Wilton, you can plan a visit to Musgrave Park and Turners Cross, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.