Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath, Ireland, dating back to 3200 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. This ancient passage tomb is famous for the winter solstice illumination, where sunlight floods the inner chamber, revealing intricate stone carvings. Newgrange stands as a testament to Neolithic ingenuity and spirituality, part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cultural site
Newgrange
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Monument or ancient site
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre
The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, located in County Meath. This UNESCO World...
Co. Meath
Monument or ancient site
Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara in County Meath is best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland but has been an important site since the discovery of a late Stone...
Co. Meath
Castle or fort
Trim Castle
Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, stands majestically over the town of Trim in County Meath. This 12th-century fortress, which was...
Co. Meath