McSwyne’s Gun

McSwyne's Gun

Impressive blowhole. Until the 1908ies its fountain was some 60 – 90 m high and could be heard more than 10 kilometers away. Now it is much less impressive but sometimes still very imposing. South from it are two smaller blowholes – Two Pistols.

Wonders of Ireland

Old Library in Trinity College of Dublin, Ireland

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Ireland Territory Wonders of Ireland   Highlights Regarding the attractions and landmarks, Ireland definitely has its own style! There are few other countries in Europe with such a wide array of archaeological and early medieval heritage. In some places this island is virtually packed with multiple unusual monuments – witnesses of bygone […]

Skellig Michael monastery

Skellig Michael monastery with Little Skellig in the background, Ireland

Exceptionally well-preserved remnants of an early medieval monastery located in a dramatic landscape – a cliff in the sea. This Christian monastery was founded here sometime in the 6th – 8th century AD and was occupied until the 13th century. The monastery was built on artificial terraces and contained six beehive cells, two oratories, a church as well as stone crosses and slabs.