📙 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

📝 学习笔记

  • Giant's Causeway 是一个 UNESCO 世界遗产地,由约 40,000 根玄武岩柱组成。
    • Giant's Causeway — UNESCO 遗址,约 40,000 根玄武岩柱
    • Mourne Mountains 启发了 CS Lewis 的 Narnia 系列
    • Carrickfergus Castle — 诺曼式城堡
  • Giant's Causeway 位于 Antrim 北海岸。
    • Giant's Causeway — UNESCO 遗址,约 40,000 根玄武岩柱
    • Mourne Mountains 启发了 CS Lewis 的 Narnia 系列
    • Carrickfergus Castle — 诺曼式城堡
  • 位于 County Down 的 Mourne Mountains 启发了 CS Lewis 的《The Chronicles of Narnia》。
    • Giant's Causeway — UNESCO 遗址,约 40,000 根玄武岩柱
    • Mourne Mountains 启发了 CS Lewis 的 Narnia 系列
    • Carrickfergus Castle — 诺曼式城堡

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