Contains the oldest piece of Waterford Crystal

This beautiful building is Waterford’s Bishop’s Palace. It was built in 1741 to the designs of the famous architect Richard Cassells. Cassells was responsible for designing some of the greatest houses built in Ireland including Westport House, Powerscourt House, and Russborough House. It was the home for the Bishops of Waterford and Lismore until the early 20th century after which it became a school for boys and then council offices. The city of Waterford boasts 5 museums and the finest collection of Georgian architecture in Ireland outside Dublin. This building has now been transformed into an elegant space for a museum called ‘The Treasures of Waterford City’ where visitors can see the world’s oldest piece of Waterford Crystal.