Londonderry is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland. This is also a large and important port. Local people love their homeland and usually informally call the city “Derry”. Tourists are always welcome in this part of the country. Derry gladly reveals its history and culture to guests of this charming region. Guests can learn more about the Siege of Derry, find out how local people survived in this tough period in the history of the city, and listen to many interesting details about the Battle of the Bogside. The city still has walls of the old fortress that dates back to the 17th century. Overall, Londonderry is a pleasant and hospitable city with friendly people, and this fact makes a stay here even more enjoyable. First mentions of Derry appeared in the 6th century. This is the time when St. Columba built the first monastery on the bank of the River Foyle. Starting from that moment and during the next five centuries, Derry was a monk settlement. In 1608, the Irish coastal city capitulated to Sir Cahir Rua O'Doherty, the ruler of Inishowen. He later burnt Derry and killed its governor. However, the rebellion was put down later. Starting from 1613, a massive reconstruction took place in Derry. The building works lasted six years. During the period of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, the city suffered much damage and many of its people were killed. When World War I started, more than 5,000 men from Londonderry became soldiers and joined the British army. With
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