The bustling cathedral city of Truro is a city for all seasons and for all interests. From the flowing rivers to the picturesque Georgian streets, the 18th and 19th century town houses and the magnificent Victorian Cathedral that dominates the city there is something for everyone. Truro derives its name from the Cornish Tri-veru, meaning three rivers, and developed as a tin port between the Truro River and the rivers Kenwyn and Allen. Today the city is the centre for tourism, commerce and administration for the county of Cornwall and its unique past makes it very special.

Coinage Hall
Tin was produced in the surrounding areas from the early 13th century and Truro was a stannary town from 1305. The present Victorian building is on the site of the 14th century Coinage Hall. It was here that the smelted tin was assayed and stamped before being sold and exported. The Coinage Hall now houses Pizza Express, Charlotte's Tea Rooms and the Antique Centre.

Truro Cathedral
Building started in 1880 after the laying of the foundation stones by the Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII, and it was completed in 1910. The walls are of Cornish granite and the statues carved in Bath stone. All the money to build the cathedral was raised by public subscription in Cornwall. Truro Cathedral extends a warm welcome to visitors. There are guided tours every day throughout the season, as well as booked tours for groups. It has a well-stocked shop for gifts and souvenirs and a very popular restaurant housed in the Chapter House.

City Hall
The City Hall, which also houses the Mayor's Parlour and Truro City Council Offices,, is of 19th century Italianate design and has a fine clock, which was given by an anonymous donor after the original clock tower was demolished in a fire in 1914. Truro Tourist Information Centre is in this building.

The Royal Cornwall Museum
The Royal Institution of Cornwall was formed in 1818 and moved to its present site in River Street in 1919 to the building that was originally Truro Savings Bank. The museum and art galley are well worth a visit. The museum features collections that depict Cornish history from the earliest times, the Rashleigh mineral collection, pottery, including work by Bernard Leach, and natural history exhibits. The art gallery includes paintings by the well-known Cornish artist John Opie. There are also visiting exhibitions throughout the year. It has an interesting shop and spacious café which is a popular meeting place.

Passmore Edwards Library
Formerly the Library and Technical School, the project was financed by local benefactor, John Passmore Edwards, who made a fortune as owner of the Echo newspaper in London. Designed by architect, Silvanus Trevail, there are three coats of arms sculptured into the façade showing the crest of Cornwall, the city of Truro and the Prince of Wales.