Elizabeth Fort
An outdoor museum in Cork
Elizabeth Fort (Dún Eilíse) on Barrack Street in Cork City, dates back to the early 17th century. The Fort has played a hugely important role in Cork city since then. The walls of Elizabeth Fort offer magnificent views of the cityscape below.
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Entry
Free / cheap
What parents should know
Elizabeth Fort (Dún Eilíse) on Barrack Street in Cork City, dates back to the early 17th century.
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Information source
Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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19°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
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