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

Monday, 30 September 2013

Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne, Ireland (UNESCO)

 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/659

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.

Sender: Ana, Sent on: 17 Sep, 2013, Received on: 26 Sep, 2013, Travel time: 9 days

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Sceilg Mhichíl - Skellig Michael, Ireland (UNESCO)

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/757

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.

Sender: Monikucha, Sent on: 13 Sep, 2013, Received on: 20 Sep, 2013, Travel time: 7 days

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Pictorial Map of Ireland

Sender: Brain, Received on: 22 Jul, 2013, Distance: 2,958 km (1,838 miles), Travel time: 38 days
Sent from the Canary Islands, Spain