Londonderry is the only remaining completely Walled City in Ireland and one of the finest examples in Europe. These famous walls which date back to the early part of the seventeenth century have withstood several sieges.  The most famous began on the morning of April 18, 1689, when the deposed King James II arrived in Londonderry as part of his campaign to reclaim the English throne.  It all began when the defenders fired their cannons and several British officers were killed. Thus began a 105 day siege, one of the longest in European history.  There are fine views from the top of the walls which encircle the old city, a circuit of one mile.

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