Elizabeth Fort
Dún Eilís
A 17th-century star-shaped fort where you can walk the ramparts for free and look over Cork city and the spires of St Fin Barre's Cathedral.
Elizabeth Fort was begun in 1601 and named after Queen Elizabeth I. It was later rebuilt as a star-shaped stone fort and was used in turn as a barracks, a prison, and a police station, and it was not opened to the public until 2013. From the walls, you can take in the southern side of Cork city and the spires of the nearby St Fin Barre's Cathedral. A small exhibition inside the fort covers its history and the story of female prisoners transported to Australia. Entry is free, with a small charge for guided tours. It is generally open 10:00 to 17:00, and it may be closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
- English Market
- Crawford Art Gallery
- Cork Butter Museum
- St Anne's Church, Shandon (Shandon Bells)
- University College Cork
- Fitzgerald's Park
- Cork City Gaol