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Waterford, Ireland

Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland, founded by Viking raiders in 914 and filled with narrow medieval alleyways and ancient stone defense towers. At t...

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Walking Waterford’s Viking Triangle

Walking Waterford’s Viking Triangle

In Waterford’s Viking Triangle, narrow streets and small squares traced the outline of the old walled town. Stone towers and historic buildings stood close together, their walls...

Harbor views and calm water

Harbor views and calm water

Down by the waterfront, the river widened into a harbor where boats and ships rested against the quays. The water moved slowly, disturbed only by the occasional wake or shifting t...

Crystal and reflections in shop windows

Crystal and reflections in shop windows

In Waterford’s center, shop windows displayed crystal pieces that caught and scattered light into small rainbows. Vases, glasses, and ornaments stood carefully spaced on dark sh...