Archaeological sites



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Archaeological sites : activities and sites to visit

Dolmen of Poulnabrone

Localisation en Irlande
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An Irish dolmen of rare beauty, located in the heart of the Burren region.

Newgrange

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 4.52/5 (1,462 votes)
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Newgrange is an ultra-touristy place and one of the most popular spots in Ireland. Located less than an hour...

Dun Aengus fort

Localisation en Irlande
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An impressive prehistoric fort, built on the Cliffs of Inishmore (Aran Island). The setting is incredible!

Hall of the Red Earl

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 4.31/5 (575 votes)
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An archaeological site in Galway! Observe the foundations of an ancient historical site in the city!

The Steps of Skellig Michael

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.53/5 (507 votes)
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If you're sporty, tough and not afraid to take on demanding challenges, then we recommend you take a trip...

St. Fionan’s Monastery

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.43/5 (389 votes)
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The monastic village of Skellig Michael refers to an ancient religious settlement on the island of Skellig Michael in...

Kenmare Stone Circle

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.62/5 (321 votes)
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A prehistoric stone circle, once used as an altar for pagan ceremonies.

Brownshill dolmen

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 2.97/5 (174 votes)
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Discover the largest dolmen in Europe! A unique megalith still full of mysteries!

Grianan d’Aileach

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 4.19/5 (147 votes)
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An exceptional archaeological site! This prehistoric circular fort attracts crowds every year!

Loughcrew Cairns

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 2.71/5 (140 votes)
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A complex of more than 60 tombs in one place! The place is fascinating!

Giant’s Ring

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.93/5 (112 votes)
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An archaeological site to admire, taking the time to live!

Uragh Stone Circle

Localisation en Irlande
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars 3.64/5 (55 votes)
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The Uragh Stone Circle is a stone circle lost in a grandiose wild universe! Installed in the county of...


What to expect?

Ireland would not be Ireland without its incredible archaeological remains, straight out of a history as rich as it is captivating! Dolmens, tombs, ruined castles… So many vibrant testimonies of the past that remind us that Ireland is a Celtic island, later invaded by the Vikings, then by the British crown. Real treasures, exposed in the museums, but also visitable on their construction sites: enough to plunge into the heart of a fascinating tumultuous past!

From dolmens… to Irish castles

Ireland never stops discovering new ancestral sites!

Whether you are fascinated by megaliths, abbeys, cathedrals or castles, you will be served! The country is teeming with world-famous sites!

We love their ambitious architecture, their hidden histories, and their special, typically Irish charm!

Many of these remains are accessible free of charge: it is possible to venture into most of them, provided you are authorized and respect the place. Because these castles, abbeys and other exceptional places are fragile historical sites, often in ruins: it is important to be careful, to respect them, while paying attention to you.