Isle of Man, Crown dependency in Irish Sea, United Kingdom
Description
The Isle of Man is a crown dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. The terrain shifts between hills, coastal cliffs and sandy beaches along the shore.
History
Norse seafarers founded settlements on the territory in the ninth century and shaped its early political structure. The British Crown took over lordship in 1765 and left the parliament functioning since 979 in place.
Culture
The three-legged emblem decorates flags and public buildings across the territory and recalls an ancient Celtic tradition. Manx Gaelic is now taught in some primary schools and appears again on road signs and place names.
Practical
Douglas is the main arrival point with ferry connections to Liverpool, Heysham, Dublin and Belfast as well as an airport linking to several British cities. Crossings take between two and four hours depending on the route.
Did you know?
The territory issues its own coins and banknotes pegged to the British pound and valid only within its borders. Visitors must exchange the currency when leaving since it is not accepted elsewhere.
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Point of Ayre Lighthouse
27.7 km
Peel Castle
9.8 km
Castle Rushen
14.7 km
Fairy Bridge
9.1 km
Peel Cathedral
9.1 km
Tower of Refuge
7.6 km
Douglas Tower
7.4 km
St Patrick's Isle
9.9 km
Ballaugh Bridge
12.9 km
Greeba Castle
1.9 km
Cashtal yn Ard
15.7 km
Government House, Isle of Man
6.5 km
Old House of Keys
14.7 km
Rushen Abbey
11.6 km
Curraghs Wildlife Park
14.2 km
Manx Museum
6.7 km
Balladoole
15.5 km
Braddan Bridge
5 km
Mull Hill
19.2 kmSt John's Short Course
5.4 km
Douglas Head Lighthouse
8.3 km
South Barrule
8.7 km
St Trinian's Church
1.4 km
Isle of Man Railway Museum
17.7 km
Quarterbridge, Isle of Man
5.6 km
Maughold Head Lighthouse
19.8 km
Guthrie's Memorial
15.1 km
HMS Valkyrie
7.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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