Things to see in Cork, from the bells to the fort

Cork is a city you can walk end to end in an afternoon, and most of the best bits are free. Here's a loop that takes in the places we love drawing most.

1. 1. Shandon Bells

   Shandon

   Climb the tower of St Anne's, ring the bells yourself and take in the whole city from the top. The four-faced clock is famous for never quite agreeing with itself.

2. 2. The English Market

   Princes Street

   Covered food market in the heart of the city since the 1700s. Come hungry, leave with a bag of something you can't get anywhere else.

3. 3. St Fin Barre's Cathedral

   Bishop Street

   Three spires over the south bank, and every bit as detailed inside as out.

4. 4. Elizabeth Fort

   Barrack Street

   A star-shaped fort with walls you can walk along and views across the rooftops to the river.

5. 5. Crawford Art Gallery

   Emmet Place

   Free to visit and full of Irish art, right beside the Opera House. A good place to duck in from the rain.

6. 6. Fitzgerald's Park

   Mardyke

   Gardens, a museum and the river running past. The best place in town for a slow Sunday walk.

Take one of them home: every spot on this walk is in the shop, or on our list to draw.