The self catering holiday home in the lovely city of Waterford will be a perfect holiday destination. The ancient city, which was first established by Viking warriors in the 800’s, is chock full of interesting history. Visitors to Waterford will enjoy touring the local attractions and discovering the area’s unique history.
The city of Waterford is divided into districts. Visitors will want to spend time exploring the old part of the city and its historic districts. The oldest part of the city of Waterford has been named the Viking Triangle. Stone barriers built in the 10th century still surround the Viking triangle. As the fortifications, or barriers, are in the shape of a triangle, the name Viking triangle has proved very descriptive. This ancient area of Waterford was once the busy hub of the marketplace, while today the selfcatering traveller will find it is much more peaceful than other areas of the newer town. The winding medieval streets of the old city are lined with buildings dating back hundreds of years. These excellent examples of early Irish and Viking architecture are now home to many pubs and restaurants.
The self catering traveller will find many fortified walls in the city of Waterford. Up until the 15th century walls continued to be built to protect local citizens from danger.
Many of the walls remain today making Waterford the Irish city with the most remaining city walls. The self catering traveller can book a guided tour to learn the unique history of Waterford’s walls and see these amazing structures.
There are several monuments the selfcatering visitor to Waterford will want to put on their list of things to do. Two monuments are located in the historic Quay district. The quay is now home to both businesses and homes, but once was a popular gathering place in the town. New Reginald’s Tower and the William Vincent Wallace Plaza are must see attractions along the quay.
Self catering visitors can journey outside the city walls to visit Ballybricken. This area may well have been the area of Waterford originally dedicated to the Vikings and Irish residents were expelled when the Norman Conquest occurred. Of interest to visitors is the Bull Post where cows and bulls were kept on market days in centuries past. An ongoing archaeological excavation can be found outside the city. Woodstown was discovered in receant years and appears to be the earliest Viking settlement in Ireland.
Visitors may tour portions of the area, meet with archaeologists, and see them at work as they excavate the ruins. The selfcatering traveller will enjoy having a spacious and comfortable holiday home to return to after a long day of activities in Waterford. Waterford self-catering holiday homes offer guests all the comforts of home along with many modern amenities. One option enjoyed by many self catering travellers is the ability to cook onsite. Self catering holiday homes offer the perfect way for a family to enjoy Waterford.