- ‘older than Stonehenge’ that everyone visits
once a year
- ‘older than Stonehenge’ that everyone visitsonce a year
There’s an ancient tourist attraction in Europe that's said to be older than Stonehenge, but it's arguably less well-known.
Newgrange is a large circular mound, with an inner stone passageway, that attracts holidaymakers during the winter solstice.
Located in the Boyne Valley in County Meath, Ireland, the Neolithic monument has been described as the "jewel in the crown of Ireland's Ancient East".
The ancient site was built by farmers in the Stone Age over 5,000 years ago, which makes Newgrange older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.
It's thought that Newgrange was used as a grave or a tomb, but it's also been described as an ancient temple too.
In Irish mythology, the ancient site was said to be the home of The Dagda - an important god, who is said to have inhabited ancient Ireland.
Holidaymakers who want to visit the monument will need to book a guided tour from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre. Visitors can only access the monument via a tour.