If Ireland is associated with you only with folk dance, whiskey and McGregor - it does not matter, we will fix it. All the marvelous places of the Emerald (because it’s very green all year round) of the island can hardly fit into a couple of volumes of good stories. Therefore, to cover at least the very most of them will have to be superficial. You can study them thoroughly with your own eyes. And better - with all the senses. So, here is the most beautiful places in Ireland according to most-beauty.ru.
15 most beautiful places in Ireland:
1
Cliffs of moher
A cliff 120 meters high with steep cliffs, washed by the Atlantic waters, is located in County Clare.
The views from the cliff of Moher are recognized as one of the most bewitching in Ireland. This place is the hero of many films (including one of the parts of "Harry Potter" - about the half-blood prince). The cliffs are not empty: an eco-friendly tourist complex, a stone observation tower, 30,000 birds and about a million visitors a year.
2
Cove
A town in County Cork, formerly Queenstown. It was the last port that the same Titanic visited, - this alone makes the city legendary. A memorial museum was built in honor of the sunken ship in Cove.
The city is visible from afar: directly above the water there are rows of caramel-colored houses, a little distance away - the spire of the magnificent cathedral.
3
Aran Islands
Trinity windy islets of the west coast belong to County Galway. In addition to natural beauties, peculiar stone labyrinths and other structures, torn off from the rest of civilization, Aran has preserved the main thing - an untouched culture.
Residents are engaged in farming and fishing, famous for their woolen goods and costumes. Thanks to everything together: islanders in traditional clothes, 2,000-year-old ruins, a fort, a Celtic fortress - the Aran Islands look like the real edge of the world.
4
Dolmen pulnabron
Dolmen Pulnabron, or in the Irish "pit of misfortune." The portal tomb, preserved from the Neolithic time in County Clare.
Despite the awesome name and fact of the discovery of the remains of adults and children during excavations for restoration, this place is visited by 200 thousand tourists annually.
People who are interested in dolmens are strongly advised to read our article about the amazing megalithic structures of our planet.
5
Dingle Peninsula
A complete set: a fancy-shaped cape with a stone staircase to the top, a museum, incredible beauty of nature, deserted beaches, a view - as if you are standing on the edge of heaven.
Not far from the ferry are the Blasket Islands, which until the 1950s were the “habitat” of the Irish pen elite. The most epic sunsets and sunrises on Earth definitely occur here.
6
Skelig Michael
Or "Big Skelig" - an island that grew in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with emerald greenery on sheer cliffs.
The island sheltered huge populations of seabirds and not so long ago "lit up" on large screens. In 2014 and 2015, Star Wars was filmed here; parts of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.
7
Benbulbin
The so-called "dining room" - a mountain with a flat top, more than half a kilometer high, is located among Dartru, in the county of Sligo.
The limestone mountain is unique not only by its peak, but also by its jaw-shaped form on its sides - a legacy of the ice age. A place of crazy beauty: completely green, with colorful fields around and legends passed down through many generations.
8
Mount Errigal
The highest point in the county of Donegal, in the north-west of the country - 750 meters.
Tourists from all over the world come here for photos on the background of the famous pink couple coming from the cliff at sunset.
9
Inishouen
The largest peninsula of Ireland, in the same Donegal. Not only is its earth goosebumps atmospheric - Inishouen - the best place in the country to observe the Northern Lights.
The ideal time for this is from November to February.
10
Kerry ring
It is impossible not to mention this route: it is not without reason that it is the most popular among tourists. Stunning nature, green in all shades, many castles, monasteries and churches.
Lakes, islands, cliffs, scenic hiking, cycling and bus trails. For excursions you can rent a car. Most-beauty recommends!
11
Kilkenny
A town in the eponymous county of Ireland. Born literally from a single monastery, Kilkenny remains the smallest city of the Emerald Isle - both in area and in number of inhabitants.
But this, perhaps, is an advantage: its streets are indecently original. Medieval architecture, a castle, an abbey, colorful houses and many vibrant canoes throughout the city.
12
St. Patrick's Cathedral
The largest and most beautiful church in the country is located, according to legend, on sacred land.
Definitely one of the most spectacular buildings that you will see in your life. Incredible facade decoration, floors made of small bright tiles, medieval and Gothic architectural finds - all this is just a cursory glance from the outside at the Dublin Cathedral.
13
Massenden Temple
A small but completely discouraging building on the edge of a cliff, County Londonderry. Today's temple began in the 18th century as a summer library with one of the most picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Now Massenden boasts a "role" in the acclaimed TV series "Game of Thrones."
14
Giants Road
The Giants Road, known worldwide for its amazing laminated basalt columns, is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. These natural objects of a polygonal shape were created by a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago. Today they are the main natural attraction in the north of the country. Scientists still have not come to a consensus on the formation mechanism of columns of such a regular shape.
Three different periods of volcanic activity generated the lower, middle, and upper basaltic layers. The middle basalt rock forms the famous amphitheater of columns in the form of hexagons. According to legend, these columns were created by the powerful giant Finn McCool, who left his ancient home to fight his enemy with the one-eyed Gall, who lives on the other side. And in order not to drown, he drove hexagonal columns into the bottom.
15
Carrickfergus Castle
About a 20-minute drive from Belfast is the city and port of Carrickfergus, where Carrickfergus Castle stands. This is one of the best preserved medieval structures in Ireland. The Norman castle defended itself from enemies for eight centuries.
The fortress located near the coast and dominating the city is still intact, and it is a special pleasure to visit the banquet hall organized here, especially for children.
Not far from the castle, you can visit the Andrew Jackson Center - the birthplace of the 7th President of the United States.
Summarize
As a selection of the best films or the most delicious food, you can’t just pick up and list the most beautiful places in Ireland. She is beautiful from all sides, at all times of the year and "on all fronts."
It is able to please everyone - whether it is a lover of the ocean, greenery, mountains or original architecture. This country is for all moods, tastes and ages. When you want a "kind of", unimaginable, new, knocking down and breathtaking - go to Ireland.
And what other beautiful places of Ireland would you suggest to add to our list? Please write about this in the comments.