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Showing posts with label UNESCO Ireland 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UNESCO Ireland 2. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2014

IRELAND - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne

"The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of Dublin. This is Europe's largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. The monuments there had social, economic, religious and funerary functions." -http://whc.unesco.org





"I visited Newgrange and Knowth last year and it was a truly fascinating experience!
Imagine people were able to create something so very magnificent so many years ago... Humbling!", shares Lea.
Thank you so much Lea for sharing this wonderful postcard with me!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

IRELAND - Skellig Michael

"This monastic complex, perched since about the 7th century on the steep sides of the rocky island of Skellig Michael, some 12 km off the coast of south-west Ireland, illustrates the very spartan existence of the first Irish Christians. Since the extreme remoteness of Skellig Michael has until recently discouraged visitors, the site is exceptionally well preserved." -http://whc.unesco.org



Beautiful Ireland, indeed!
Thank you so much, fisherman for sending a UNESCO card
 as a token during your meet-up!