The old city, which is centered on a hill on the west side of the River Foyle, is encircled by well-preserved city walls that are 1.2 miles (2 km) in circumference and were built in 1618.
Derry-Londonderry is an eye-opening experience whether you begin or end your Giant Adventure along the Causeway Coastal Route there. It is one of the best-preserved walled cities in the world and one of the few places so immersed in history and culture.
This town, which we like, is home to opulent hotels and offers some of the best dining and drinking options. not to mention the largest Halloween carnival in the entire world.
The Guildhall is something you’ll pass along the route. This stunningly magnificent edifice, a crucial part of Derry-history Londonderry since 1887, has hosted presidents, playwrights, and poets over the Years.
Bloody Sunday was a protest by Roman Catholic civil rights supporters in Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland, on January 30, 1972, that descended into violence when British paratroopers opened fire, killing 14 people.
