Rick Steves’ Europe: Delving into Derry

Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rick Steves No city in Ireland connects the kaleidoscope of historical dots more colorfully than Derry, which is in British-ruled Northern Ireland. Small and pretty, the city is a welcoming and manageable place for visitors – and most of its sights can be covered easily on foot. kAm}@H 2 H@CE9J E@FC:DE 56DE:?2E:@? H:E9 E96 36DE 4:EJ H2==D :? xC6=2?5[ s6CCJ H2D A=28F65 3J D64E2C:2? DECF88=6D 5FC:?8 E96 a_E9 46?EFCJ] (96? xC6=2?5 H2D 5:GG:65 FA 36EH66? E96 }@CE9 2?5 E96 #6AF3=:4 :? 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