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How to have a good time traveling to Ireland? Seven interesting attractions in Ireland

When it comes to Ireland, we all know that many stars like to go to Ireland when they get married. Ireland is a romantic country, which has been affectionately called 'Green Island'. Ireland's natural scenery is like God accidentally knocked over the paint plate, left alone in Ireland. A country favored by heaven, from the horizon, endless green refreshing. So, do you know any interesting places in Ireland?

1. The cliffs of Moher

Moher cliff has been rated as the most popular tourist attraction by readers of the Irish Independent. It is located in Galway, is a world-class famous cliff, but also the highest cliff in Europe, facing the vast Atlantic Ocean, famous for its adventure. In July, the iconic O & rsquo; Brien & rsquo; s tower was reopened to tourists after renovation.

2. Fastnet rock

Fastenie rock is located at the southernmost tip of Ireland, southwest of Cape clear island. Fausney rock is the last homeland that many immigrants can see on their journey from Ireland to the United States, arousing their homesickness. The lighthouse here is a masterpiece in the history of Irish architecture. Built in the 1850s, it is an important navigation mark and a landmark of Irish culture.

There are a large number of humpback whales and minke whales in the waters near fastenie rock. Fortunately, porpoises, seals, dolphins and basking sharks can also be seen. I heard that some people have seen leatherbacks and puffins.

3. Slide League

Leaguer hill is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of Donegal, Ireland. The mountain is 596 meters high and has the highest cliff on the island of Ireland. As the sun goes through the clouds, it seems to be depicting the edge of the peninsula.

This is a paradise for hikers. In addition to the 2.5km cliff trail, experienced hikers can also choose the 8-10km pilgrim's path and one man's pass (3-4 hours).

4. The giant & quot; s Causeway

Giant's road is located on the Atlantic coast about 80 kilometers northwest of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It consists of tens of thousands of uneven hexagonal basaltic rock pillars, forming a causeway stretching several kilometers, which is regarded as a natural wonder of the world. Over the past 300 years, geologists have studied its structure and learned that it was formed by the continuous eruption of active volcanoes in the Tertiary period. In 1986, giant road was listed as a world natural heritage site.

5. The skelligs

It's called the rocky planet of Ireland - the skelig islands, about 13 kilometers west of bolus head, iveragh Peninsula, Kerry County, Ireland. As described in the UNESCO World Heritage list, these islands show "the extreme of Christian monasticism in North Africa, the Near East and most of Europe, which is unmatched anywhere else.".

6. Newgrange

Located in County Meath, northeast Ireland, newgrech's tomb is a passage tomb in the Bowen area. It is one of the most famous prehistoric tombs in Ireland and part of the archaeological site of the world cultural heritage Boyne palace.

There is a window like opening above the entrance to the tomb. This opening produces a strange phenomenon. During the winter solstice, it allows sunlight to enter the tomb.

7. Scattery Island

Scarteri island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, under the jurisdiction of Clare County, with an area of 0.76 square kilometers. The island is uninhabited, with the remains of six churches, the tallest round tower in Ireland, and an abandoned village and fort. Travelers who have visited the island praise it as' one of the most primitive places in Ireland 'and' the most peaceful place on earth '.