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Enjoy an authentic Step back into the 13th One of Waterford’s finest Tell
eighteenth century Georgian century into Waterford’s treasures, Reginald’s Tower is
grand residence, the Bishop’s atmospheric Choristers’ Hall now home to one of the most Real life
Palace built in 1743. and the 15th century Wine remarkable Viking exhibitions fascina
Vault, situated underneath. in Ireland. The Tower is Mayor
Don’t miss: the oldest named after the Viking who the Bish
surviving piece of Waterford Don’t miss: the two stunning founded Waterford in 914. housek
crystal in the world (1789) audiovisual presentations hanging
and the only surviving gold that explore the great Don’t miss: the 12th century gardene
mourning cross commissioned by treasures of this museum, the gold kite brooch found in Waterford Intrigue
Napoleon’s mother on the Emperor’s medieval cloth-of-gold vestments and the city excavations and the Viking warrior’s one of
death in 1821. The second floor tells Waterford’s 1373 Great Charter Roll of Waterford which was viewed sword c850. Audiovisual presentation on
story 1890 to 1960 ending with the Hucklebuck shoes! by Queen Elizabeth II on her 2011 visit to Ireland. the history of the Tower. Tours h
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