Red Abbey Tower - one of the main attractions of the Irish city of Cork. The tower of the abbey dates back to the Middle Ages and is the oldest building in Cork. However, it is perhaps the only medieval building that you can see today in Cork.

Old Tower - is all that has survived to the present day from the Red Abbey, founded by Augustinian monks in the late 13th - early 14th century and received its name from the reddish sandstone used in the construction of the monastery.

Historians suggest that the Augustinians lived in the Red Abbey, at least to the Irish rebellion in 1641. The further their stay in the monastery in question, although it is likely that the Augustinians left the abbey until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, during the siege of Cork Williamite army under the command of John Churchill (later given the title of the 1st Duke of Marlborough), the tower of the abbey was used as an important vantage point.

In the early 18th century, the Augustinians founded a new monastery on Fishamble Lane and never returned to his old abode. On the territory of the Red Abbey was placed a sugar factory. In 1799, as a result of a strong fire most of the Red Abbey was severely damaged and almost beyond repair. Over time, all of the buildings except the towers, which served as a main bell tower of the abbey church, were demolished.

Red Abbey Tower is recognized as a national monument and is run by Cork City Council.