Natural landscapes and historic sites in Ireland

A valley containing a 6th century medieval monastery complex, surrounded by green hills and two lakes.

A botanical garden covering 120 hectares, known for its scientific instruments and exotic plant collections since 1620.

A 6-kilometer walking path through historic mining sites with remains of 19th century copper mines.

An island with a 6th century monastery on 200-meter cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean.

The sea cliffs rise 600 meters above the Atlantic Ocean with views extending across Donegal Bay.

The saltwater lake contains over 300 marine species and is Europe's first underwater nature reserve.

The archipelago consists of Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer with stone walls, churches and prehistoric fortifications.

The limestone region spans 250 square kilometers and contains alpine, Mediterranean and arctic plant species.

The park spans 16000 hectares with mountains, lakes, forests and a Victorian castle with gardens.

A coastal promontory with 45-meter cliffs, housing a weather station and a maritime history museum.

A peninsula featuring Bronze Age stone circles, fishing villages and the Healy Pass through the Caha Mountains.

A 751-meter quartzite mountain with steep slopes and a rocky hiking trail to the summit.

The western headland features sand beaches, cliffs and Bronze Age archaeological sites.

The area contains peat bogs, granite hills and Diamond Hill mountain with hiking trails and a population of wild Connemara ponies.

The island preserves Irish traditions with a community of artists and musicians under the guidance of an elected king.

These stone tombs on three hills date from the Neolithic period and contain astronomical markings and geometric patterns.

The 13th-century lighthouse guides ships through dangerous passages. The museum presents maritime history.

The town displays medieval architecture with 13th-century town walls. King John's Castle stands above the harbor.

The cable car connects the mainland to the island across 250 meters of seawater. The journey takes about 10 minutes.

The trail runs along cliffs up to 60 meters high. Seagulls and other seabirds nest in the rock faces.

The glacial lake sits at 600 meters elevation on the eastern side of Tonelagee Mountain and forms the shape of a heart.

The valley contains a lake with an island where a monastery was built in the 6th century.

The winding concrete pier leads down to the sea and serves as a dock for ferries to the Blasket Islands.

The harbor was Titanic's final stop in 1912. The town features Victorian architecture with Saint Colman's Cathedral.

The 30 kilometer walking trail follows medieval pilgrims' footsteps through valleys and forests to the Glendalough monastery.

The 24 hectare subtropical garden hosts over 200 rare plant species and sits on a mountain slope overlooking the bay.

The remains of three 15th century fortresses stand on a peninsula between a mountain lake and 100 meter high sea cliffs.

The northernmost point of Ireland features a weather station, World War II military buildings and rocks jutting into the sea.

The coastal path extends 8 kilometers along the cliffs, offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and the lighthouse.

The island features 5 kilometers of sandy beaches, cliffs reaching 462 meters high, and a historical lighthouse built in 1806.

The island contains Devonian rock formations, an 1866 cable station, and the Slate Quarry geopark.

The private nature park includes a 140-meter waterfall, hiking trails through the valley, and lakes from the Ice Age.