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House of Waterford Crystal Tour

The House of Waterford Welcomes Visitors on a Tour of Its Crystal Factory

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Waterford Crystal: It's a brand that's made its way onto bridal registries for generations as couples plan a home together and want it to sparkle. From elegant Champagne flutes they can use to toast their love to glittering vases, tableware, and chandeliers that make a room more scintillating, Waterford Crystal is used for both everyday and special occasions.

Until recently, the best place to see Waterford Crystal was in fine stores. Now, it's a major attraction in the city that bears its name.

Ireland's House of Waterford offers a factory tour that reveals how crystal wares are fabricated. At the end of the tour, visitors enter the world's largest Waterford crystal retail store where they can buy traditional as well as designer items.

Learn more about the process that turns common elements into things of beauty that collectors the world over covet.

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