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Boyne Valley
County Meath
Ireland
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Neighborhood :
Co. Meath
Newgrange is a passage tomb in the Boyne valley, 20 miles north-west of Dublin. It was constructed 5000 years ago and pre-dates both the Pyramids and Stonehenge. For centuries, Newgrange was the heart of an advanced Bronze Age civilization inhabiting the valley of the Boyne. The tomb was constructed in alignment with the night sky and the heavens: on the morning of the winter solstice, the first rays of the sun flood the inner chamber of the tomb for several minutes. Because of the site's enormous importance, access is limited. Demand for places on the tour is high, so plan your visit in advance. The nearby interpretative centre, however, is a perfectly adequate substitute for a visit to Newgrange itself.
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“Newgrange: Unique Passage Tomb”
Our visit to Newgrange and Knowth was one of the highlights of our 2-week holiday to Ireland this summer (see separate review for Knowth). This...
“A Great Place”
This was a main focus of our entire trip, and we were not disappointed. It was a very rainy June day, and the umbrellas did not do a lot of goo...
“go there early”
decided to visit newgrange as we were passing by. arrived at 5pm to discover that all the tours were sold out for the day and you cannot visit ...
“Interesting historical sight”
Newgrange was interesting and a must-see for those interested in ancient history. The tour was thorough, but the highlight was definitely going...
“Don't leave it too late to visit”
We arrived at Newgrange an hour and three quarters before the listed closed time. All the tours had finished for the day, and we were not allow...
“Ancient mysterious site”
Newgrange is the largest of three ancient sites in the area. Older than the pyramids, these sites amazing because of the historical , scientifi...
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