Limerick

:This article is about the city in Ireland. For other uses of the name, see Limerick (disambiguation).

Architecture

Main article: Architecture of Limerick

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Much Georgian architecture was evident in the city from about the 1800s onwards. Although some has since been demolished, much of the city centre area is built in the Georgian fashion. Other architectural buildings of note in the city are King John's Castle, St Mary's Cathedral and St John's Cathedral. St Mary's Cathedral, at over 800 years old, is one of the oldest in Ireland. St John's Cathedral, whilst more modern, has one of the tallest steeples.

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One of Ireland's most celebrated museums, the Hunt Museum is based in the historic 18th-century former Custom House. The museum was established to house an internationally important collection of approximately 2000 works of art and antiquities formed by John and Gertrude Hunt during their lifetimes. On display are the 9th century Antrim Cross, a sketch by Picasso and a bronze sculpture of a horse, said to be from a design by Leonardo da Vinci.

Related Topics:
Hunt Museum - John and Gertrude Hunt - Antrim Cross - Picasso - Leonardo da Vinci

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See also: Architecture of Ireland

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