Reginald's Tower medieval fortification on Waterford quay at dusk, Ireland
Reginald's Tower, a 13th-century Norman fortification, stands prominently on Waterford's quay beside the River Suir, with historic buildings and harbor visible at dusk.
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Ireland's Oldest Civic Building
Reginald's Tower has guarded Waterford's harbor for over 800 years, making it Ireland's oldest urban civic building still in use.
A Living Monument The round stone structure represents Norman military architecture from the 12th century, built on the site of a Viking fortification.
Waterford's Historic Quay Today the tower anchors the city's cultural quarter, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and the working harbor that has connected Waterford to the world for a millennium.
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