Truro is a cathedral city and the county town and administrative centre of Cornwall. It is not a large city with a population of about 24,000 but it is the main retail and cultural location in Cornwall. The Hall for Cornwall is a performing arts and entertainment venue, and the Royal Cornwall Museum covers Cornish history.
The cathedral is relatively new being completed in 1910 on the site of and incorporating a former church. It is in the centre of the city and features 3 spires. Georgian architecture, said to be the best in Cornwall, is a feature of some streets.
Lemon Quay in the city centre was once, as its name implies, busy with ships bringing in coal etc. and taking away cargo, particularly mining products. Eventually as ships became larger Truro ceased operating as a port and Lemon Quay was covered over in 1926. Today it is the location of festivities and markets.
Truro is quite compact and a wander around its narrow back streets and alleys reveals many interesting artifacts. There is a variety of refreshment establishments to suit all tastes. Victoria Park and Boscawen Park beside the river are peaceful places to relax, and when tidal conditions permit, there is a ferry down the river to Falmouth.
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