Cork makes Lonely Planet's top 10 cities
Tuesday, 3 November 2009 20:18
Cork City has been named among the top 10 in the best cities to visit in the Lonely Planet guide's 'Best in Travel 2010'.
The guide praises the city saying 'Cork is at the top of its game right now: sophisticated, vibrant and diverse, while still retaining its friendliness, relaxed charm and quick-fire wit.'
The book's editor said : 'Cork has been in Dublin's shadows for far too long, it has emerged as a fantastic destination in its own right with great restaurants, galleries, bars and shops as well as stunning scenery on its doorstep.'
The other cities in the top ten are: Cuenca, Ecuador; Sarajevo, Bosnia & Hercegovina; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Kyoto, Japan; Lecce, Italy; Singapore; Vancouver, Canada; Istanbul, Turkey; and Charleston, USA.
The top ten cities are not ranked.
County Clare is also mentioned in the book, being listed among the top ten cycling routes.
- Six One News: Jennie O'Sullivan reports that the City of Cork is one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2010 - that's according to the backpackers' bible Lonely Planet
- Morning Ireland: Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dara Murphy, says that the southern city provides a wonderful alternative to Dublin
