Newgrange
The unique tomb Newgrange, located in Ireland, is also among the oldest monuments in the world, it was built no later than 2,500 BC. Located the oldest corridor tomb near Dublin, its height is 13.5 meters. The diameter of the mound is also quite impressive and reaches 85 meters.
The amazing construction amazes not only with its appearance, but also with its unique internal structure. The length of the corridor leading to the burial chamber is 19 meters, it was laid out of huge stone monoliths, the weight of which reaches 40 tons. During the study of the mound scientists found ancient funerary paraphernalia, and on some of the monoliths after thousands of years have been preserved carved patterns.
Guinness Beer Museum
Located in Dublin, the Guinness Beer Museum has been a real Mecca for fans of the foamy beverage from all over the world for almost a decade since its opening in 2006. The exposition of the cult museum is located on three floors of the large-scale building, the last floor is occupied by a vast collection of old beer bottles and cans, as well as advertising leaflets and posters, by which you can literally study the history of brewing.
Inch Beach
Britain is also famous for its exotic beaches, and it is here on the coast of Ireland that you can see unusual beaches with dark volcanic sand. One of the most interesting is Inch Beach, which is located near the Dingle Peninsula. This wide sandy beach is characterized by a variety of secluded coves and is framed by incredibly beautiful mountain scenery. The dark colored sand is one of the beach’s main features, and the waves and wind can create the most incredible patterns during the day.
Blasket Islands
Ireland is home to the vacant Blasket archipelago, which flourished until the middle of the last century. Today, the only thing you can see on the picturesque islands are dilapidated houses and rare herds of grazing pets. The history of the archipelago is very interesting, the first mentions of it date back to the 5th – 6th centuries. The discoverer of the islands was the world-famous navigator St. Brendan of Clonfert, who was the first to set foot on the picturesque islands. Already in the 13th century a fortress was built on the largest island of the archipelago, and gradually residential settlements began to appear near it.
Hook Head Lighthouse
Located in Ireland, Hook Head Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses on the planet. It was built in the 13th century, the lighthouse strikes with its impressive size and steadfastness. The thickness of its walls is about 4 meters, at the base of the lighthouse diameter is about 13 meters. It is 35 meters high, but the main distinguishing feature of the lighthouse, which makes it one of the most recognizable in the world, are the horizontal black and white stripes.