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The city is well-known for its cathedral (completed in 1910), as well as its cobbled streets, open spaces and many examples of Georgian architecture. It is also the location of the Royal Cornwall Museum and Hall for Cornwall. The Hall for Cornwall hosts a variety of arts, comedy and music performances and has seen the likes of James Morrison, Derrin Brown and Jonny Carr perform there recently.

Over the past five years Truro College has excelled as one of the most recognised in the South West of England. Every term it appears as if a new building is being erected, each with a slick and eye catching modern day design. Truro recently merged with Penwith College, located in Penzance.

Truro College; a pinnacle of modern day architecture - courtesy of www.ocean-image.com

The piazza at Lemon Quay is the centre of most festivities in Truro, which attracts visitors year-round with numerous different events.

A "continental market" also comes to Truro during the season and features food and craft stalls from all over Europe including France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Greece.

The Truro City Carnival takes place every September over a weekend, including various arts and music performances, childrens' activities, a fireworks display, food and drinks fairs, a circus, and a parade.

The highlight of winter are the christmas lights throughout the city centre as well a "big switch-on" event, speciality products and crafts fairs, late-night shopping evenings, various events at the Cathedral

Transport Links and How to get to Truro

Truro is 6 miles from the A30 trunk road, to which it is connected by the A39 leading from Falmouth and Penryn. Wrapping the city's south side is the A390, stretching from Redruth in the west to Liskeard in the east where it connects to the A38, which then goes on to Plymouth and further to Exeter and the M5.

Truro train station is a short walk from the city centre and is part of the Cornish main line, giving the city a direct connection to Paddington station

Newquay Airport is Cornwall's main airport and is located 12 miles north of Truro.