🇮🇪Ireland
Newgrange
Newgrange, located in County Meath, Ireland, is a prehistoric monument built around 3200 BC. It is a passage tomb measuring 80 meters in diameter and 13 meters high. The site features a long passage and a central chamber, aligned with the rising sun during the winter solstice.
More about Newgrange
Newgrange is part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction predates Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. The mound is made from alternating layers of earth and stones, with an estimated 200,000 tons of materials used. Visitors can access the site via guided tours from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, which include transport to the monument and informational resources on its history and significance.