Mussenden Temple, Downhill Demesne, Co. Derry

This miniature temple is one of the most peculiar buildings in Ireland: spectacularly perched on the edge of a cliff high above the sea, it has become an iconic landmark along the north-western coastline.  

Magical Places: The Grianán of Aileach, Co. Donegal

The impressive ringfort on top of the Hill of Greenan is one of the oldest royal sites in Ireland, its history goes back to the Bronze Age and maybe even further... The structure standing there today is only the reconstructed part of what was once a much larger pre-historic complex on top of this prominent hill.

Magical Places: The Dark Hedges, Co. Antrim

This magical tunnel of entwining beech trees has long been a favourite among photographers, but in recent years the once quiet country lane has become one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions. 

 

Magical Places: The Hermitage at Tollymore Forest Park, Co. Down

Hidden in the depths of Tollymore Forest at the foot of the Mourne Mountains sits a peculiar little man-made structure on the edge of a gorge above the Shimna River: the so-called "Hermitage" is one of the strangest buildings in Ireland.

Magical Places: Ballymacdermot Court Tomb, Co. Armagh

This neolithic burial site sits on the south-eastern slopes of Ballymacdermot Mountain with commanding views over the Plain of Meigh and the ridge of hills of the Ring of Gullion.

 

Audley's Castle, Strangford Lough, Co. Down

The shores of Strangford Lough are lined with late medieval tower houses. One of the most imposing  is Audley's Castle on a steep hillock overlooking the "Narrows", the entrance to Strangford Lough in South Co. Down.

St. Patrick's trail: Saul, Co. Down

Saul in Co. Down is one the most important sites associated with St. Patrick.  It is believed that Ireland's patron saint founded his very first church here in AD 432.

 

Along the Wild Atlantic Way: The mighty Slieve League Cliffs, Co. Donegal

They are the jewel in the crown of County Donegal: the spectacular Slieve League cliffs are among the highest and most impressive marine cliffs in Europe.

 

Along the Wild Atlantic Way: Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co. Donegal

Banba's Crown, named after the mythological patron goddess of Ireland, at the tip of Malin Head marks the most northerly point on the irish mainland. The rugged coast is rich in wildlife, has an intriguing maritime history and offers some of the most dramatic panoramas along the epic Wild Atlantic Way.

 

Magical Places: The Abbey of the Four Masters, Co. Donegal

The Franciscan Friary overlooking scenic Donegal Bay is best known for "The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland" or the "Annals of the Four Masters" - one of the most important records of the history and mythology of Ireland that was compiled and written down here. 

 

Magical Places: Bonamargy Friary in Ballycastle, County Antrim

Tucked away between the golf course and the beach in Ballycastle on the beautiful Antrim Coast, lie the ruins of haunted Bonamargy Friary.

All along the Causeway Coast Route

The "Causeway Coast" in County Antrim in Northern Ireland has it all: dramatic landscapes, beautiful sandy beaches, spectacular cliffs and many historical sites.

Here are some sites you wouldn´t want to miss: