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Derry-Londonderry

데리-런던데리

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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Derry-Londonderry, a city of profound historical density and the strategic gateway for our multi-day tour into the rugged landscapes of County Donegal. As a scholar of Irish history, I find no better place to begin our…

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  2. 2The Architecture of Fortification

    To understand the walls of Derry is to understand the geopolitical anxieties of the seventeenth century. Measuring approximately one mile in circumference and varying in height and width, the walls were a massive undertaking,…

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  3. 3The River Foyle and the Peace Bridge

    The River Foyle is the silent witness to Derry’s evolution, and the Peace Bridge, which spans its waters, is perhaps the most significant addition to the city’s skyline in the twenty-first century. Opened in 2011, the bridge is a…

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our initial orientation in Derry-Londonderry and prepare to enter the private Mercedes-Benz that will take us across the border, consider the fluidity of the Irish frontier. Although we are moving from one…

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What is Derry-Londonderry?

Derry-Londonderry is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates54.9980, -7.3150
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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