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There are several sites you just have to see when you travel to Ireland - from the windswept Cliffs of Moher to the rain-soaked Aran Islands
There are several sites you just have to see when you travel to Ireland - from the windsweptCliffs of Moherto the rain-soakedAran Islands.If ancient history is your thing, Ireland has plenty of it: tryNewgrangeor theHill of Tarain County Meath. For sheer unadulterated, natural, beauty try the Giant's Causeway or the entire county ofKerry. But there is more to Ireland than countryside and rocks, as any number of attractions inDublin, such as Trinity College and theGuinness Storehousein Dublin, make clear.
To narrow the list down to 10 is quite a challenge. But it nevertheless reflects an array of tourist attractions from all corners of Ireland, with something for everyone.
We compiled this list ourselves but we're open to change! What's your favorite place in Ireland?
1. Boyne Valley
At Newgrange, County Meath, the wall of the passage tomb decorated with a Celtic spiral.
Br na Binne (the Boyne Palace) in County Meath contains some of the most important historic sites and monuments in Ireland, and is a designated World Heritage Site.
It features the massive megalithic ancient passage tombs - which are graves dating back to ancient times - of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. These tombs are older than both Stonehenge in England and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Newgrange, which was built about 5,000 years ago, is Ireland's most famous prehistoric site.
It's especially famous for a spectacular event on Dec. 21, also known as the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The tomb was built in such a way that on this day, it is illuminated by a narrow beam of sunlight which shines through a specially designed roof box. Those who have seen this say its an unforgettable experience.