Loughcrew

Loughcrew was one of our favorite sites in Ireland. This ancient site, which is largely intact and has not been excavated, offers visitors a glimpse into what life was like about 5,500 years ago (which is 2,000 more than the Egyptian pyramids). You can see original petroglyphs inside, which are fascinating.

Only a few people are allowed inside the passage tomb at any one time, and it is very tight at some points. A tour guide also joins tourists into the passage to tell stories and show the petroglyphs on the walls as well as how to sun rise comes through the passage and lights the main space.

In addition the site itself offers gorgeous views of multiple counties in Ireland from its high vantage point.

It is a bit of a hike to get up there, so this isn't something for people who have difficulty doing uphill hikes. However, the hike is well worth it. On the climb up though, beware of all of the animal droppings.