📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

4.7.4 Historic sites in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland has many beautiful natural and historic sites. The Giant's Causeway on the north Antrim coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of about 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. The Mourne Mountains in County Down inspired CS Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland.

Key Facts

  • Giant's Causeway — UNESCO site, ~40,000 basalt columns
  • Mourne Mountains inspired CS Lewis's Narnia
  • Carrickfergus Castle — Norman castle
Historic sites in Northern Ireland
Illustration: Historic sites in Northern Ireland

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  • El Giant's Causeway es un sitio UNESCO Patrimonio de la Humanidad compuesto por unas 40,000 columnas de basalto.
    • Giant's Causeway — sitio UNESCO, ~40,000 columnas de basalto
    • Las Mourne Mountains inspiraron Narnia de CS Lewis
    • Carrickfergus Castle — castillo normando
  • El Giant's Causeway se encuentra en la costa norte de Antrim.
    • Giant's Causeway — sitio UNESCO, ~40,000 columnas de basalto
    • Las Mourne Mountains inspiraron Narnia de CS Lewis
    • Carrickfergus Castle — castillo normando
  • Las Mourne Mountains en County Down inspiraron 'The Chronicles of Narnia' de CS Lewis.
    • Giant's Causeway — sitio UNESCO, ~40,000 columnas de basalto
    • Las Mourne Mountains inspiraron Narnia de CS Lewis
    • Carrickfergus Castle — castillo normando

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