Newgrange and Knowth
Newgrange and Knowth

Newgrange and Knowth

Ireland
Ireland

When Is the Best Time

It is highly recommended to arrive as early as possible as places on the tours are limited each day. The wait time is pretty long mainly because it is not possible to reserve in advance the tour operates on a first-come-first-served basis. Opening hours are in Winter from 9:30 and during Summertime from 9:00. The tours include transport to the site and are necessary to gain access to the megaliths. 

Newgrange is a larger and more visually impressive site, seeing the interior of Newgrange is fascinating. But only by using lights, it is possible to get an idea of what the room will look on the morning of the shortest days of the year. On these days the sunlight comes through the ‘roof box’, a window above the door, right into the chamber. This spectacle lasts only for 20 minutes maximum and is said to be of anciently sacred significance.

Best Months to Visit

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Location and Tips

Dublin, Donore, Boyne Valley
Ireland
Ireland

The Stone Age monuments are located in the north of Dublin. It is only 40 – 50 km to get to the airport, located on Dublin's northern side. So there should be no trouble with rush hour traffic. Unguided access is not possible, and the transfer buses start at the visitor center where you can visit a small exhibition. The Neolithic monuments date from 3000 BC and show 5000 years of history. Both Newgrange and Knowth are about 90m in diameter. Inside the Newgrange structure, there is more to see. At Knowth, you are also allowed to walk on top, look around enjoy the scenery of the surrounding country.

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