Bend of the Boyne

Brú na Bóinne - a place where all modern architects should pay tribute to the prehistoric pioneers. Covering 780ha and containing around 40 passage graves, it's not only the largest megalithic sites in Europe but also one that predates even the Egyptian pyramids. Built with exceptional sophistication and a bewildering knowledge of science, the complex consists of Neolithic chamber tombs, henges, standing stones and myriad other prehistoric structures, the most remarkable of which is arguably the passage grave of Newgrange dating from as early as the period between circa 5500 and 2900 BC. A guided tour reveals details you'd never have though could be true of people at that time!