The Cube Houses (Piet Blom, 1984) are part of the Blaakse Bos (Blaakse Wood) development which borders on the Laurenskwartier district and the Waterfront area. The architect wanted to design a kind of village within the city and saw the houses as trees and the whole area as a wood. The Cube Houses are tipped to one side as it were, making three sides face the ground and three face the sky. Don’t forget to visit the Kijk-Kubus (Show-Cube) to experience what life is like in a Cube House.

Fitzgerald Park is a vibrant and versatile destination in Cork. Nestled within its serene grounds, you'll find the Cork Public Museum, the inviting Riverview Café, a picturesque pond adorned with water lilies, sculptures, a lively playground, and an energetic skate park. During the summer months, the park comes alive with open-air events, including concerts and local festivals. For a unique experience, cross the iconic "Shakey Bridge," also known as Daly's Bridge, to reach Sunday's Well, and don't forget to jump up and down on the bridge to live the full experience!

Around 250 trees, such as a tulip tree, pines and giant sequoia trees, are found in the lovely Gardens of Europe, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake in a sunny afternoon. This romantic English garden, designed by Henri Porreaux in 1863, is a heavenly spot in town where children are free to play from a walking distance to the old town, while you sit on one of the benches in front of the lake.

Stargazers will no doubt find inspiration at this unique observatory. The castle was built in 1582 and has been home to merchants, smugglers, and pirates, as well as researchers and scientists. While worldly exhibits focus on the history of the castle, there are plenty dedicated to the cosmos, and life in outer space.