The only city in the Irish province of Connacht, Galway is {a major|a significant} {hub|center} for visitors to West Ireland and is {often|frequently|typically} {just|simply} a base for {travelers|tourists} {before|prior to} they continue their journey onwards on public {transport|transportation}. {However|Nevertheless}, with a population of around 72,000, it is {actually|really|in fact} the {fourth|4th} {largest|biggest} city in {the whole|the entire} Republic of Ireland and well worth {a visit|a go to|a check out|a see} in itself.

In addition to the {great|fantastic|terrific|excellent} {budget|budget plan|spending plan} {accommodation|lodging} {provided|offered|supplied} by Galway hostels, there are {lots of|great deals of} {attractions|tourist attractions|destinations} in the city - although it is the culture and {atmosphere|environment} of Galway that makes it such {an unique|a distinct|a special} {place|location} to {explore|check out}.

Galway {has|has actually} been nicknamed Ireland's Cultural Heart, and deservedly so. In 2004, there were {a stunning|a spectacular|a sensational} {three|3} dance groups, {ten|10} {festival|celebration} {companies|business}, {two|2} {film|movie} {organizations|companies}, 23 musical societies, twelve theater {companies|business}, {two|2} visual arts groups and {four|4} {writers|authors}' groups based in the city!

{Additionally|Furthermore|In addition} {associated with|connected with|related to} the Irish language and {traditions|customs} ({including|consisting of} music, {song|tune} and dancing), Galway {has|has actually} {also|likewise} been {referred to|described} as the Bilingual Capital of Ireland - {even though|although|despite the fact that} the bulk of its population speak English.

As it is not {very big|huge}, Galway is {easily|quickly} {accessible|available} on foot from all hostels in Galway and {a walking|a strolling} {tour|trip} of the city makes {a good|a great|an excellent} {introduction|intro} to its history and architecture. Along the {way|method}, visitors can see {some of|a few of} the {significant|considerable|substantial} {sites|websites} in Galway, {including|consisting of} Lynch's Castle, the Town Walls and the {Town Hall|City Center}.

This cultural city {also|likewise} has some {particularly|especially} {noteworthy|notable} {remnants|residues} of its {medieval|middle ages} past, such as the St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, which is the {largest|biggest} {remaining|staying} {medieval|middle ages} church still in {use|usage} in Ireland. It was {founded|established} in 1320, although it {has|has actually} {since|because|considering that|given that} been {enlarged|bigger} in the following {two|2} centuries.

And after a long day of sightseeing, {travelers|tourists} can head to {one of|among} Galway's {historic|historical} {pubs|bars|clubs} - {some of|a few of} which {date back|go back} to the 14th century - for a relaxing {drink|beverage} and another taste of the city's {prolific|respected} culture.