Northern Ireland's second largest city, Derry, lies at the end
of Lough Foyle, close to the border with the Irish Republic.
The city was
renamed 'Londonderry' under British rule, but has a predominantly
Catholic population and is generally referred to as 'Derry'. It
is a vibrant place, both historical and modern, with a thriving
arts scene. Derry's 17th century city walls are some of the best
preserved in Europe, having famously withstood a long and terrible
siege in 1688-89. Derry is often called the 'Maiden City'
as a reference its unbreached walls. A walk around the walls,
which are about a mile long, takes about an hour and is a great
way to see the city's layout.
It was in
Derry that the Bloody Sunday massacre took place in 1972, and
the Catholic area known as Bogside in the west has many poignant
murals relating to the Troubles of Northern Ireland. The east
bank of the River Foyle, known as Waterside, is the main Protestant/Loyalist
area. The city's cannons can be found around the Guildhall, an
impressive neo-Gothic building, while St Columb's Cathedral has
some of the best views of the old city from its tower (which was
used as a lookout post during the siege). Also inside the old
city walls is the excellent Tower Museum, which charts the details
of Derry's long and eventful history.
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