Some people travel to feel fresh, some travel for new experiences and some people travel to learn certain thigs, like this each journey has an aim. As the world evolves into a global village, borders and boundaries are slowly getting disappeared.
For a tourist, the joy lies in exploring new things of an unknown place. Thus, each country has started investing a huge amount into their tourism sector to make their place look attractive, presentable and worth for coming.
Ireland is a place encompassed with a lot of things from good and pleasant whether to woods and mountains to many more. This article is about the must visit spots in Ireland, so if you ever plan to book your tickets to feel the freshness of Ireland, then you must not miss these places in the Republic.
- Dublin
Dublin is a city that is rich with history, a walk-through Dublin means that you are walking through time. There are a number of Museum all set for the visitors free of cost such as the Writers’ Museum, the National Museum, Christ Church Cathedral and its crypt, or galleries with wonderful treasures.
Walk across the cobbled street and taste the pints of 1,000 pubs strewn throughout the capital. It is always advisable to book a hotel for a weekend and explore Dublin from head to toe.
- Galway
It’s a city of festivals, during summer time it is the best place to enjoy and have fun. The city is culturally rich in nature and it is evident right from the streets. Remember to visit historical monuments such as The Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, the legendary residence Lynch’s Castle or a flashback to the Middle Ages: the Spanish Arch. Galway is a mine of human and artistic wealth inexhaustible.
- Connemara
Its located right next to the Galway city. Be prepared for this place, because the whether here will change quickly. Nature is the key attraction of this place.
If you are looking for a magical and intoxicating place, you must go to the Connemara Lakes. The Connemara National Park is also a must visit place.
- Belfast
Belfast is a city whose past was very turbulent. Indeed, history has not spared this city yet so charming to visit. The war between unionists and nationalists is still visible on some walls. Nevertheless, Belfast deserves attention
- Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most pleasant roads to see. Whether traveling by car, bike or on foot, you’ll have something to do. You can go around in one day, depending on the number of stops you make. There are walks and panoramas everywhere along the main road, so it’s up to you to see what you prefer to immortalize. Do not forget to make a short stop at Killarney National Park.
- The Giant’s Causeway
It is a magical place, located north of Belfast on the coast of Northern Ireland, the site is characterized by approximately 40,000 columns of vertical hexagonal volcanic stones juxtaposed forming a sort of paved road that starts at the base of the cliff and disappears into the sea.
The site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1986 and attracts thousands of tourists every year.
- Cliff of Mother
The Cliffs of Moher is one of the most visited places in Ireland as it offers an incredible view of the ocean; 214m high and 8km long, located on the Atlantic coast in County Clare in the west of Ireland.
On a clear day, you can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, as well as a small piece of the Maum Turk Mountains in Connemara.
- Aran Islands
It’s a place filled with Christian footprints. The place has a lot of monasteries and remains of Castles. The landscape and the visual beauty of the Island will increase the gravity of the place in such a way that the tourist in our mind would convince your brain to stay in the Island for a night and explore a bit more.
- The Dingle Peninsula
Dingle is a charming and very typical place, sandwiched between the mountains and the ocean. Cityside, you can visit the city center, paved with small shops very cute. Peninsula side, you will take the full view from the wild side of the landscape but also thanks to the many incredible views you will have on the ocean and its coastline.
- The Burren
This place is known for the richness of nature and beauty of the landscape. Cityside, you can visit the city center, paved with small shops very cute. Peninsula side, you will take the full view from the wild side of the landscape but also thanks to the many incredible views you will have on the ocean and its coastline.
Next time when you pack your bag to Ireland make sure that your legs touches each of these spots and your eyes captures every bit of gorgeousness of these places.
These are only 10 must watch spots in Ireland, depending on the number of days, one could increase the number of places to visit as well.