Shandon Bells & Tower, St Anne's Church

Shandon Bells and Tower at St Anne’s Church is one of Cork city’s best-known landmarks, its distinctive tower rising over the historic Shandon district. Visitors can climb the tower and, famously, ring the bells, while enjoying views out across the city rooftops from the upper stages. As a working church with a long history, it combines faith, heritage and a genuinely hands-on experience. It is a rewarding stop for anyone keen to understand Cork’s character and to see the city from one of its most recognisable vantage points.