Established in 1783, the House of Waterford Crystal is located in Waterford, Ireland, and houses the largest collection of Waterford Crystal. The complex contains a retail shop with a factory that offers tours of how the world-famous Waterford crystal is produced. The tours cover the whole process of creating the pieces, from the wooden mould making, to inspection and finishing, with the highlight being able to watch skilled artisans in the blowing room transform red-hot molten glass into pieces of magical and delicate crystalware. The shop is open daily throughout the year, from 09:00 to 17:00.