Derry Londonderry-An Amazing View of the Maiden City-Everyone should visit Derry and walk the walls.
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- Check out Derry now in this short video, see what Derry daily life is like. Derry is the 2nd city of Northern Ireland, it is situated in the UK, but on the Island of Ireland. It is often called the Maiden City or the Walled City in Northern Ireland.
Sometimes it is referred to as Derry and in other cases it is called Londonderry and this has been the subject of a name dispute between Irish nationalists and unionists; nationalists are the ones to call it Derry while unionists are those who refer to it as Londonderry. When it comes to the legal side, it is known as Londonderry.
It is not about the name of the city but it is about the things to do there and the places to visit in it. Our journey in this beautiful city started with Londonderry Courthouse which is one of the old buildings that are found in the city and which you will at some point pass by.
Austins was the second place to pass by in Derry/Londonderry. Austins is the world's oldest independent department store that was established back in 1830 by Thomas Austin and it has been working since that time until today. It is not just for the sake of shopping, but this old building is another reason why one will come to it and know more about the history of its foundation.
Among the other touristic attractions of this city in Northern Ireland, we came to the Bishop's Gate which was built at the suggestion of Bishop Hervey in 1789 to celebrate the centenary of the siege. Bishop's Gate will take you to Bishop's street and there you could have a stroll down doing nothing specific ( • Bishops Gate; The City... ).
Among the list of places which we visited in Londonderry, we have been to The Craft Village. The Craft Village is the reconstruction of an 18th century street and 19th century square that provide an eclectic mix of artisan craft shops, balconied apartments and different restaurants and coffee shops which one could sit it and enjoy their time. We have walked across this village and loved every detail related to it and we would suggest it for those who will be visiting Derry anytime soon and there you will also find souvenir gifts to take back home to your friends and family.
Moving forward with our trip, we visited the Guildhall and Square which is another touristic attraction for people to visit while being in Derry. The Guildhall in Derry is an old building that is standing there from 1890 and it is the building in which the elected members of Derry and Strabane District Council meet. The old 17th century Guildhall was first located in the Diamond area of the Walled City but this building was then destroyed by fire and the new building was assigned to be built in a city square. In addition to the social and political meetings which are held in the Guildhall, this is also the place where the Feis Doire Colmcille - an event which celebrates Irish culture - is held. Guildhall Square which is just in front of the building is the main city square in Derry - Londonderry and is also the place where different important and beneficial events are usually held ( • The Guildhall - Most I... )..
One of the other things that people tend to check while they are in Derry/Londonderry is the Peace Bridge. Peace Bridge was opened back in 2011 by Johannes Hahn and it is both a cycle and foot bridge that crosses over River Foyle. The aim of the bridge was to connect Ebrington Square to the rest of the city centre, and that what happened eventually with this bridge that is one of the newest three to be found in Derry ( • Peace Bridge; Beautifu... ).
The last stop in this video around the city of Derry in Northern Ireland is Shipquay Gate which is one of the original four city gates dating back from 1805. It is interesting to come across those different old gates which stand from the history until today but which will bring you to the modern world that you are living in - they give the city a different kind of atmosphere.
These are the places we passed by in Derry/Londonderry, but if you are searching for something more then you could check the rest of the gates found there and you could also consider visiting St. Columb's Park which is one of the most famous to be found in Derry/ Londonderry ( • St. Columb's Park - Ar... ).
Back in 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds and from that time the legal name has been Londonderry although some people refer to it as Derry.
Derry tourism is growing in recent years - and there is plenty now to do in Derry on a night out. The city itself is a great walk with many historic points especially the walls that surround the city. Doire as it is called in Gaelic - is well worth a visit by any tourist
Derry Londonderry-An Amazing View of the Maiden City-Everyone should visit Derry and walk the walls.
Nice to see Derry looking so good. Much better than last time I was there.
I was there last Friday I went up on the train. I loved it. Lovely old buildings to explore and great views from the peace bridge of the Foyle and Donegal mountains.
Glad you enjoyed your trip.
There's some fantastic history in the city :)
One of the most beautiful cites in the world
It's a wonderful city and thank you for the feedback :) Have you visited any other parts of Northern Ireland?
I love Derry so much I go to their all the time and I am from Strabane
Glad you enjoyed the video :) What is your favourite thing to do in Derry?
My favourite thing about Derry is going to all the shops and music shop
can't wait to come there! love from India
Hello Sonu!! Definetly you should make a visit soon. :) Thanks for your comment. :)
lovely irish city, Doire, well worth a visit.
Hello Chris!!..Sure it is and alot of things to do too. :-) Have a nice day. ;-)
Thank you ConnollyCove, i am from Derry, but have not lived in Derry for 35 years, any time i can see the city has come a long way, as a child of the 70s in Derry it was not a nice time to be a teen, i just hope that the years ahead Derry will still have the hope it has today.
The city is a new place today - amazing! We were there for Halloween and it was the best few days we had anywhere in Ireland in the last year...amazing. I know what you mean back in the 70's, would have been very tough! I can only imagine. When we were there last month - I remembered the 2013 name that was used for the city "Legenderry" and I thought it was so fitting...really amazing! We have a few more videos of the city to post...but 100% a new city today....loads of tourists, new vibe...it just feels different.
but its in northern ireland (UK) not republic
Northern Irish city.
THANK YOU, CONNOLLYCOVE.
You're welcome, Dave. Glad you enjoyed it :)
Derry is hundreds of miles from London.
I can’t tell you how many times I walked up Ship Quay St on the way to school every day. All these years later I still have chicken legs ffs.
Does anybody know what the music is?
nice video
Thanks Patamata!
It’s Derry
its londonderry northern ireland uk
Clorox Bleach naw sonny that’s what the planters who sent really from here call it, makes them feel sorta british u see!
@@clintireland389 Boy do you have a lot of hate in you! Have you never thought of getting an education? Your English is so bad you should stick to Gaelic - after all, you hate the English so much, so why use it at all?
It’s JUST FUCKING DERRY WHERE DO THEY GET THE (LONDON) BIT FROM 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
What’s with all the London crap?? Ever wonder how it’s only half baked nationalists who use this offensive, colonial name DerryLondonderry! The city is called Derry ffs! Wise up eh!
Yes the proper name for it is derry
What an ignorant little man you are. I say "ignorant," for you obviously don't know that it isn't the Nationalists who call it Londonderry, but the Unionists and Loyalists. FYI, the city is part of the UK, and as such can be called anything they want. It was only citizens of the UK that prevented it from being turned into a heap of ashes.....so think on fella, if you can get over your own half-baked ideology and learn who the Nationalist are. Now, you were saying "wise up;" surpisingly good advice from someone so stupid! You should try taking it!
@@reggriffiths5769 wow what bullshit you possess! For 1, it’s the nationalists native Irish call the city its name Derry, foreigners, Planters descendant of immigrants, brits & Scottish Huns use the term Londonderry! But would never say it aloud when in Derry! Ok Bozo!
@@clintireland389 That's not what you wrote you ignoramus. Read it you ass, and then get an education.
@@clintireland389 I thought it was suppose to be the Blue Skies of Ulster and the grey skies of the Republic. Looks like they got it the wrong way round.
Looks like boston
Oh really? Boston is one place we have on our travel list so that's really interesting to hear
Maiden City - its a lunatics paradice.