5 facts about Ireland & Northern Ireland

Ireland… People often think about an Irish pub or the delicious Guinness beer, but Ireland has so much more to offer. In addition, Northern Ireland is also one of the destinations that people don’t often think about when they’re planning a trip. In this post, you will therefore read 5 things you did not know about Ireland and Northern Ireland.

1. Dublin

People usually know that Dublin is the capital of Ireland. They often also know that the city has impressive architecture. But did you also know that Dublin was founded by Vikings more than 1000 years ago? They looted surrounding coastal towns and had their 'home base' in present-day Dublin. The history of the city is cherished to this day.

Furthermore, the story of Dracula was also written here. Although Dracula is of course from Transylvania, his writer studied in Dublin. Every year a festival is organized in honor of the author and his literature.

2. UNESCO World Heritage

Ireland is the second largest British island, making it one of the largest islands in Europe. Ireland is of course known for its coastlines, but there are also a lot UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Many special destinations have managed to secure a place on the World Heritage List and that’s something many people don’t know about. These places are mainly along the coast.
This also applies to Northern Ireland.

3. National Parks

Ireland has 6 National Parks. Many people therefore know that Ireland has beautiful nature. Nevertheless, fewer people know that certain parts of this nature are also protected. In addition, there are dozens of nature reserves and other nature areas where protected animal and plant species live.
Northern Ireland doesn’t have National Parks but also has plenty of beautiful nature reserves.

4. Game of Thrones filming locations

Fans of the Game of Thrones series will know that the series was filmed in breathtaking locations. The first thoughts often go to Dubrovnik in Croatia and Malta, but there are also a number of beautiful film locations in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is also sometimes referred to as: 'Game of Thrones territory'. These locations cannot be skipped during the photography tour in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Four of the many film locations are visited during the photography tour. This includes the locations of Dark Hedges, Inch Abbey, Tollymore Forest Park and Murlough Bay. Discover perhaps the most beautiful beech avenue in the world and wonderful parts of the Irish coast.

5. Titanic

The story of the Titanic is known worldwide. Did you know that the Titanic was built in Northern Ireland? Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is therefore a city very associated with this story. Here you will find the largest Titanic museum in the world and the place where the Titanic was actually built. In addition, there are many guided tours to follow. You can even sail on the same water as where the Titanic did. A very special experience!

And there are many more interesting facts… In short, enough to discover in (Northern) Ireland. If you’re interested in these countries, we would be happy to take you on a photography tour through Ireland & Northern Ireland. After all, they are very special destinations!

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