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Cork is located on the southeast coast of Ireland , on the River Lee.Cork is Ireland's second largest city, and the Irish island's third largest city. The city of Cork has around 119,000 inhabitants, but one takes the suburbs rise up to 190,000 inhabitants. Cork is one of Ireland's largest port cities.
The city's shopping street in St. Patrick's Street is known for its architecture and pedestrian-friendly shopping street. It was originally built over one of Lee's channels. County Hall was long the tallest building in Ireland , while on the other side of the river is the longest building in Cork: Atkins Hall. The most famous building in town is the church tower of Shandon. Other notable attractions include City Hall is built from the Cork Opera House and Elizabeth Fort. University of Cork is also a popular tourist attraction. In November, the annual film festival held.
Cork Airport is one of Ireland's main airports and is located in the southern part of the city in Ballygarvan, eight miles outside the city center.
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