Newgrange, Ireland

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Year: 2 500 BC. Height: 13,5 m.

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 13,5 meters. The main structural peculiarity of the mound is the underground hall, which length is about 19 meters and leads to the burial chamber. The chamber is built from huge stones. Their weight goes from 20 to 40 tons.

The mysterious mound was found in 1699 but still we don’t know about its proper meaning. For many years there had been holding the continuous researching. Even they didn’t clarify the story how the mound has appeared. In the middle of the 20th century, the historical monument was fully renovated. Now Newgrange is the biggest megalithic building that has ever been found in Europe.

At present, the place is open for tourists. It is quite hard to get there because the number of tourists per day is strictly restricted, only 10 people can visit it. The researchers suppose that more than 5 000 years ago this complex could be used for ritual ceremonies. The mound is built in such way that at the day of the winter solstice sun beams light some underground chambers through the tiny gaps in walls. Some researchers claim that this ancient mound could be used for astronomical researchers.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'King William's Glen' located in 5.65 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Europcar Drogheda Car Rental' is located in 6.63 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Emo Oil Fuelcard Pump' in 4.53 km

Supermarket: 'Rock Farm Organic Produce' in 4.54 km

Parking: 'Haymarket Car Park' in 8 km

Apotheek: 'Slane Pharmacy' in 4.54 km

Police station: 'Drogheda Garda Station' in 8 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Red Mountain Open Farm' in 2.36 km

Railway station: 'Drogheda' in 9 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

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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

0 km - Newgrange

From the series 'The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth'

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 …

6 km - Slane Castle

From the series 'Ireland's Greatest Castles'

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 …

31 km - Dunsoghly Castle

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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 …

34 km - Malahide Castle

From the series 'Ireland's Greatest Castles'

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 …

41 km - Guinness Storehouse

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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 …

42 km - Barberstown Castle

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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

Many popular films were shot in Dublin, so film fans will find it particularly interesting to visit it. For example, several scenes of Harry Potter were shot in Trinity College, its library to be precise. Besides that, such famous people as Oscar Wilde and Jonathan Swift studied there. Dublin Castle became a shooting spot of one of the best historical TV series of our time – The Tudors. When taking a stroll on Grafton Street, film fans may recognize the area – one of the most “Irish” films, Once. The Wicklow Mountains and Sally Gap are well-known to all fans of the Brave Heart film. By the way, many choose to propose marriage in Ireland, and that is easy to understand because the atmosphere and air in this country are filled with magic.

Those who want to learn more about the lifestyle of local people during the Age of Enlightenment will be satisfied with the Georgian House Museum. One of the national symbols of Ireland, leprechaun, definitely deserves a separate museum - National Leprechaun Museum. Know knows, maybe vacationers can lure leprechauns somehow and trick out of their gold. It would be a mistake not to mention Guinness Storehouse, a museum dedicated to one more symbol of Ireland. As Dublin is the motherland of many popular writers, there is Dublin Writers Museum. Moreover, there is a monument dedicated to every famous native of Dublin. Sometimes, the city’s bridges are named after them. That makes a stroll in the capital of Ireland an interesting quest in search of interesting sculptures. Music fans, and U2 fans in particular, may want to visit Windmill Lane Studios, the first studio of the legendary band. Besides U2, such famous rock bands as The Rolling Stones and Status Quo, as well as pop stars like Spice Girls and Kylie Minogue, made their records there.
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