Ireland’s second largest city is known for its traditional food and great Georgian-style architecture. It takes its name from the Irish word corcaigh, which means “marshy place” and up until the 1770s many of Cork’s modern main streets were submerged under the River Lee. The river was partially dammed in 1800 leaving the main business area on an island similar to Paris’s Ile de la Cite. With its narrow streets, numerous bridges and quays and pleasant weather, Cork is a great city to explore on foot.