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Exploring Derry
Derry can be broadly divided into two zones by the River Foyle – the City Side/Derry Side and the Waterside. A pair of bridges connect the two banks of the river. The Craigavon Bridge, a double-decker bridge which was once capable of carrying trains on its lower level is the older one, and the Foyle Bridge is a more recently-constructed modern four-lane concrete bridge. It is further from the city centre.
The East side of the river, the Waterside, is the traditional home to the unionist population of the town of Derry.
The side of Derry which lies on the West side of the River Foyle is popularly known as The City Side. People living on this side are predominantly nationalist. It houses most of the tourist attractions, the The Guildhall and the city center. The city walls and the Bogside can be found here. The city center is not too large, and is ideal for taking strolls through.
Visitors can now ride onboard the Toucan One cruiser and travel the entire length of the River Foyle, from Derry City to Culmore Point during the daytime, and on to Greencastle (in County Donegal) in the evenings. The Toucan One cruiser sails seven days a week, and offers highly adequate refreshment facilities. The cruises start from behind the Derry City Council offices.
Travel guide to Derry
Exploring Derry
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