20 Surprising Sights in Northern Ireland
| November 14, 2016
Giant’s Causeway
With your convertible top dropped, head directly to Giant’s Causeway. The rock formation is unlike anything you’ve seen before. The landscape is comprised of perfectly chiseled, hexagonal basalt columns that emerge from the sea. Legend is that mythical giants building a footbridge to Scotland built Giant’s Causeway. Alas, they were most likely formed by the brutal winds that can knock you over if you’re not careful.
Giant’s Causeway is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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