Brú na Bóinne

Archaeological site Navan, County Meath, Ireland

What to expect

Brú na Bóinne is Ireland's richest archaeological landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Knowth, Newgrange, and Dowth, which were built around 3200 BC. The site contains the largest collection of megalithic art in Western Europe and is an important archaeoastronomical site, with several passage tombs aligned with the winter solstice and equinoxes. The area is a complex of Neolithic mounds, chamber tombs, standing stones, henges, and other prehistoric enclosures, making it a unique and fascinating place to visit. Visitors can explore the interactive exhibition at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, which provides insight into the Neolithic culture, landscape, and monuments of the area

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ancient tombs and museum

Highlights: We were impressed by the history and artifacts ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Bru na Boinne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its impressive megalithic tombs, including two large mounds with engraved stones

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the mysterious mounds and imagining the people who built them. We all learned a lot about the Neolithic era and the construction of the tombs ✨