Cove - a small harbor town in County Cork. It is located on the southern coast of the Big Island (the largest island in the harbor Korski) and is a popular tourist destination, as well as the largest cruise terminal Ireland.

Throughout its history, the city repeatedly changed its name. Around since 1750, the year he became known as "Queenstown" (in honor of Queen Victoria), and in the 20s of the 20th century received its present name - Cove.

In the early 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars Cove it was an important center of tactical naval base of the British, that definitely was the essential impetus for the development of the city. In 1841-1950-ies Cove became the starting point for nearly 2, 5 million Irish (out of 6) who emigrated to North America. Known Cove and the last port at which the 11 th April 1912 came the legendary ocean liner "Titanic" before heading into his last journey, as well as the burial place of more than 100 passengers from the infamous passenger liner "Lusitania" sunk by a German submarine boat off the coast of Ireland in May 1915.

Today Cove - incredibly cozy and beautiful town with rows of tightly pressed against each other colored buildings, climbing up the hill, winding streets and picturesque waterfront. Most modern buildings Cova were built in the 19th century in the popular at the time Victorian style and perfectly preserved to this day.

Among the most interesting attractions Cova is undoubtedly mark located on the top of a hill and dominates the city an impressive neo-Gothic Cathedral of St Colman. The unique cathedral carillon has 49 bells and is unique in Ireland. Acquainted with the history of the city, you can visit located on the waterfront Heritage Centre Cova. However, the Cove offers a lot of different ideas for interesting pastime - boat trips (including a visit to Spike Island), fishing, sailing and other water sports, golf, entertaining exhibitions and concerts in the Art Center, Sirius and much more.

Leaving Cove and the Big Island, you will pass through the so-called Fota Island, where you should definitely look into the "Wildlife Park", as well as in Fota House (once belonged to the counts Barrymore) and his magnificent Arboretum.