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Bend of the Boyne

Ireland
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in County Meath
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We found Knowth to be incredibly interesting, especially the number and variety of tombs on site. The artwork on the stones is incredible, especially the Calender Stone, elsewhere described as the oldest calender known to man. The area around the site should be properly explored, not rushed to get a proper appreciation of the amount of work it took to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2011
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Was not sure what to expect and almost left without even doing the tour. But this was definitely 90minutes very wel spent. Looking back one of my highlights of my trip to Ireland! Can't describe the experience to someone, except that it beats expectations! More

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Orkney,Scotland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2010
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Unfortunately I missed the last bus to Newgrange and Knowth, so it is worth phoning the Visitor Centre beforehand to check exactly when they run. However, I didn't mind too much because I had spent the afternoon at a nearby site which I would very much recommend to anyone who has the time to go. This is called Four Knocks,... More

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Red Deer, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2010
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We took the tour from the visitor centre to Newgrange, and it was a very pleasant experience. The walk to the bus is beautiful, the bus is comfortable, Newgrange itself is amazing in it's history, and the views from the site. The guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant. On coming to TripAdvisor to write this review I noticed the place... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2010
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When you visit Bru na Boinne, you have the option of taking tours to Newgrange, Knowth and/or the visitor's center. We were visiting in March and experienced about an hour wait, so I suggest you check in with the Newgrange and/or Knowth "front desk" when you arrive at the visitor center to reserve a place on one of the buses.... More

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Bucks County, PA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2009

Who knew the Neolithics could conceptualize to this magnitude? The laws of physics, maths skills, scope and financing needed to produce this magnificent site is truly one of the wonders of the world. It is not to be missed. More

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Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2009

I have been to Bru na Boinne twice, bringing an Australian friend with me the second time. It is a very peaceful and scenic landmark and I imagine that it hasn't changed much over the millennia, which adds to it's charm. More

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Healdsburg, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2009

Relatively unknown compared to the world famous Stonehenge, these monuments are more substantial and other-wordly in their presence. Built thousands of years before recorded civilization in Europe, the scale and substance simply overwhelm you. The tour consists of a bus ride and lecture about the site, then a guided walk into the center of the main New Grange monument. The... More

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Minnesota
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2009

Definately worth the visit, during busier tourist seasons the wait to get in can be very long, so go during an off season if possible, plan on spending at least 1/2 day to a day here if you want to explore all the exhibits. The guided tour really brings it all together More

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Indiana USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2009

The conditions of the sites is grand and well worth the trip. Unfortunately, much of what you will learn is subjective and modern man's best guess at what is hidden behind the veil of time. The people who work at the site are marvelous and very helpful from the museum staff to the bus drivers to the tour guides. More

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