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Newgrange, Ireland

From series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
Year: 2,5 thousand years BC.. Height: 13.5 meters.

The unique Newgrange crypt, located in Ireland, is one of the oldest monuments in the world. It was built not later than 2,500 years BC. The ancient corridor is located not far from Dublin, its height is 13.5 meters. The diameter of the mound is also quite impressive and reaches 85 meters.

Newgrange, Ireland The remarkable architecture surprises not only with the impressive figure, but also with the unique interior structure. The length of the corridor, which leads into the burial chamber, is 19 meters, composed of huge stone monoliths weighing 40 tons. The archaeologists discovered the ancient burial accessories in the excavation research. On some monoliths one can still see today the preserved cut-out patterns.

The detailed research of the cemetery showed that its tunnel is directed to the exact place of the sunrise on the day of winter solstice. Above the entrance to the cemetery is a niche, through which the sun rays radiate into the interior of the grave at the appointed time of the year. The niche diameter is less than 20 cm, on the day of the winter sunrise - the shortest day of the year - the sun rays in the niche are focused in a special way and reach the most distant chamber of the grave corridor. Newgrange was quite a long time, discovered in 1699. Today, not only the astronomers and the architects, but also the esoteric and temporal researchers are investigating this ancient grave. Next - Great Sphinx


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Newgrange - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'permanent tsb' located in 8 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Enterprise Rent-A-Car' is located in 30 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Tesco' in 6.57 km
Parking: 'Blue Long Stay Car Park' in 33 km
Apotheek: 'Breens Pharmacy' in 4.6 km
Police station: 'Drogheda Garda Station' in 8 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Red Mountain Open Farm' in 2.33 km
Railway station: 'Rush & Lusk' in 29 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Dublin Airport DUB - in 33 km
 »  Belfast International Airport BFS - in 108 km
 »  St Angelo Airport ENK - in 109 km
 »  Kilkenny Airport KKY - in 127 km
 »  Isle Of Man Airport IOM - in 128 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Newgrange

Rossnaree House

Located in 1 km from Newgrange
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Rooms: 4
In the mornings, full Irish breakfast is prepared using free-range eggs from the Rossnaree's small farm. Overlooking the gardens and the wooded glen, … More: photo, rates and booking
Newgrange Lodge

Located in 2 km from Newgrange
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Rooms: 29
The guesthouse is situated just outside of Drogheda in the village of Donore. Junction 9 of the M1 motorway is just a 5 minute drive away. Rooms at … More: photo, rates and booking
Dalys Inn

Located in 3 km from Newgrange
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Rooms: 24
Dalys Inn is in the historic village of Donore. It is minutes from the visitor centres for Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne, and convenient for … More: photo, rates and booking
The Failte B&B

Located in 5 km from Newgrange
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Rooms: 4
Bright with traditional décor, the rooms at Failte Guest House all include a TV with cable channels and free tea and coffee facilities to relax … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Newgrange
0 km - Newgrange
Ireland has a great number of mysterious landmarks. One of them is the Newgrange – an unusual megalithic building – that has placed near Dublin. It looks like a huge mound that is dated not later 2 500 years BC. Its diameter goes up to 85 meters and height is about …
Slane Castle
5 km - Slane Castle
The famous Slane Castle is located in the northern part of Ireland. It was built in 1701. The castle was originally built as a family estate for the Marquess Conyngham's family. The historic castle is known as a venue for grand music concerts today. Its surrounding …
Dunsoghly Castle
31 km - Dunsoghly Castle
Sir Rowland Plunkett is the founder of Dunsoghly Castle. The castle was built in 1450. It was owned by the Plunkett family for 400 years. They appreciated their family residence so much that they lived in it until 1870, despite the obvious inconvenience. Requirements …
Malahide Castle
34 km - Malahide Castle
Malahide is one of the oldest and most magnificent castles in Ireland. It was built in 1185. Members of the Talbot family were the last owners of the castle. The historic building remained in their private ownership until 1975. A beautiful castle is located in the …
Guinness Storehouse
41 km - Guinness Storehouse
Located in Dublin, the Guinness Storehouse (Museum of Beer Guinness) serves as a tourist center for beer lovers for almost ten years. The museum was opened in 2006. The exposition of the original museum is presented on three floors of the large building. On the last …
Barberstown Castle
42 km - Barberstown Castle
Barberstown is one of the most popular tourist destination castles of Ireland. It is located near the village of Straffan. The hotel was opened in the castle in 1971. Absolutely everyone can spend a few days in a luxury castle today. A luxurious park surrounds the …

Top destination around Newgrange - Dublin

The capital of the Emerald Isle is a wonderful destination for all fans of active recreation. The choice of different activities is so broad that vacationers will never feel bored. For example, all fans of zip line and travelers fascinated about the idea of trying it will like Courtlough and Zipit Forest Adventures. Both adults and children will genuinely like this activity. Kayaking is one more sport that deserves the attention of vacationers. City Kayaking offers this opportunity to all guests of the city. In order to rent a boat and look at the gorgeous capital of Ireland from another angle, consider contacting Viking Splash Tours. SUPboarding has also become very popular in the region. Such companies as Irish SUP and Surfdock Watersports are among the best providers of this service.

More and more tourists are interested in cruises to Lambay Island that is considered a little-discovered gem of Ireland. Skerries offers exciting tours to the island. Dublin Bay Cruises regularly organizes interesting cruises to the Dublin Bay. Vacationers interested in observing the incredibly beautiful city from a bird’s eye view should definitely visit Ericsson Skyline. A helicopter ride is one more great way to explore the skyline of the home city of Jonathan Swift. There is nothing difficult in finding this service as Wild Atlantic Flights offers such entertainment. In winter, Ski Club of Ireland offers skiing tours to all residents and guests of the city. This activity will make any stay in the capital of Ireland even more pleasant.
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