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A traditional museum, with emphasis on the city's maritime and riverine connections. Displays also include miscellaneous artefacts which help stimulate a Victorian atmosphere. Temporary exhibitions are regularly displayed....

Explore the history of the Celts at the Fifth Province.
The story of the Celts is displayed by using modern 3D technololgy. An attraction definitly not to be missed!...

The finest and best preserved of all the town fortifications of Ireland are the walls of the city of Derry, or Londonderry as it became known after the city was granted to the London Companies by a charter of James 1 in 1613. It was these planters who laid out the town on a cross-shaped street grid and surrounded it with town walls between 1613 and 1618.

These walls successfully withstood three sieges - in 1641, 1648-9 and, most memorably, in 1688-89, when Irish and French Jacobite for...

This exhibition centre was erected to commemorate the unexpected landing of Amelia Earhart on her historic solo flight across the Atlantic on 21 May 1932.

A museum guide is available for a tour of the centre, who will show where Amelia Earhart landed and will answer any questions on the event.
The centre is located to the north of the city within Ballyarnett natural park. Visits are by appointment....

The Apprentice Boys of Derry Memorial Hall now houses the Siege Exhibition and is home to the famous Roaring Meg Canon used throughout the Siege. This building was originally opened in 1877 and is neo gothic Medieval Facade with Tudor tendencies and is one of finest buildings standing on the West Wall overlooking the Brandywell and Bogside. Visits to the hall may be arranged by calling during morning opening hours....

Downhill

The landscaped estate, gardens and buildings at Downhill near Castlerock reflect the vivid personality of their creator - the flamboyant Earl Bishop, Frederick Hervey.

The house which was designed by Michael Shanahan was one of the most renowned in Ireland and it contained treasures from throughout Europe. It suffered a disastrous fire in 1851 which destroyed most of the contents. It was rebuilt and lived in until shortly after World War 2 when the roof was...

The foundation stone of this cathedral was laid in July 1851 but not dedicated until May 1873. Built of Newry sandstone its tower stands 77m high with a 2.4m granite cross on top. The stained-glass windows were designed by Meyer of Munich and installed in 1891 and the gardens grounds and gate lodge were completed in 1905.

The city has two wonderful cathedrals which are celebrated annually through the Two Cathedrals Festival, a programme of music and prayer open to everyone.

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The Tower Museum tells the story of Derry, chronicling the history of the city from its geological formation through to the present day. There are special features on Celtic Monasticism, the Plantation and the Siege of Derry....

Saint Columbs Cathedral was built in 1633. Stained glass depicts heroic scenes form the great siege of 1688/89. The keys of the gates which were closed against the Jacobites are displayed in the chapterhouse.

Features include audio visual presentation on the siege, and history of the cathedral. There's also wheelchair access but it's worth noting that there are shallow steps at the entrance to chapterhouse.

The 17th century Church of Ireland, St. Columb's, was the first p...