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Key Sights in Galway
Spanish Arch
Though it doesn't look like much today, Galway's Spanish Arch is one of the last remaining
remnants of the city's defensive wall, constructed back in the 16
th
Century. Today, it's a
pleasant part of the seaside roadway known as the Long Walk. Its proximity to the Galway
City Museum makes it a convenient stop for travelers strolling coastal Galway.
Galway City Museum
This
free
museum appeals to history buffs, children, and anyone interested in Irish art and
culture. It has a wide range of artifacts and displays covering every aspect of Galway's her-
itage. Also a nice, compact venue for musical performances, which are scheduled fairly reg-
ularly and are always well worth an evening's listen.
The Cathedral from Bridge St.
(photo credit: Phalinn via Creative Commons)
Galway Cathedral
The cathedral is a beautiful building situated just off Bridge Street in the northern area of
central Galway. For-mally known as
The Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven
and St Nicholas
, it's among the youngest of Europe's major cathedrals, having been con-
