- Derry’s Walled City: Derry is Ireland’s only remaining completely walled city, with its 17th-century walls standing 8 metres high and 1.5 kilometres long.
- Amelia Earhart’s Landing: In 1932, Amelia Earhart landed in a field near Culmore, becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
- Guildhall’s Stained Glass: Derry’s Guildhall contains 24 stained-glass windows depicting the city’s history, including scenes of the 1689 Siege of Derry.
- Mussenden Temple’s Cliff Edge: Mussenden Temple, built in 1785 near Castlerock, sits perilously close to a cliff edge that has eroded significantly since its construction.
- Bloody Sunday Memorial: The Bogside area has a mural commemorating the 14 civilians murdered by the British army on January 30, 1972.
- Foyle’s Sunken U-Boat: A German U-boat, U-778, was scuttled in the River Foyle in 1945 and remains submerged near Derry’s quay.
- Ebrington’s Secret Bunker: Ebrington Square hides a Cold War-era nuclear bunker, built in the 1960s and only declassified in recent decades.
- Shirt Factory Heritage: Derry was once a global centre for shirt manufacturing, producing millions of shirts annually in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Seamus Heaney’s Homeplace: Bellaghy houses a centre dedicated to poet Seamus Heaney, displaying his Nobel Prize medal and original manuscripts.
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County Derry:
Ireland’s county Derry offers a rich historical tapestry, with the city’s 17th-century walls providing a walkable journey through its past. The Guildhall and Tower Museum explore Derry’s maritime and political history, while the Peace Bridge offers scenic views over the River Foyle. Derry is Ireland’s 15th largest county by size (2,067 square km) and sixth largest by population (252,231). Population previously peaked at 222,174 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 139,693 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Derry is Ireland’s 16th most visited tourist county with around 135,000 international visitors per year.
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