Despite being one of Ireland’s smaller cities, Waterford is one of the most vibrant. It is decorated with some of the most beautiful displays of street art in the country.
In recent years, Waterford city has invested heavily in creating new street art pieces that add a contemporary flavor to the city streets.
As it is widely regarded as a historically abundant city with Medieval and Victorian establishments, Waterford is taking steps to show tourists that it also has a lot to offer the modern audience.
There are now over 60 murals across the city, and the street art culture is growing steadily thanks to the works of local artists and the Waterford Walls community. After the pandemic, Water Walls partnered up-and-coming graffiti artists with a professional artist. Together, they would share ideas and come up with something that they felt added to the city in a positive way.
Each year, they host the Waterford Walls Festival during the month of August. Artists from Ireland and the wider world gather to create large-scale murals across the city. They also host workshops, projects and tours for people to get involved with the city’s bustling art scene.
Waterford has proven itself as a tourist hotspot in recent years. While the history of the county has always been a draw, now visitors can enjoy the contemporary beauty of Waterford as well. It is the perfect destination for the artsy traveler or simply someone who enjoys being in a fun and colorful city.
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