Newgrange

The ancient druidic passage tomb that keeps perfect time

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Image of Newgrange located in Newgrange, Ireland | Newgrange Passage Tomb Entrance

Newgrange Passage Tomb Entrance

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Newgrange is one of a number of ancient tombs in the Boyne Valley in the Irish county of Meath, north of Dublin. Built circa 3200 BC, it predates Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza. A passage tomb, Newgrange was built with astronomical alignment. On the morning of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, the central chamber is briefly illuminated by the rising sun's rays coming through the passage.

The surrounding area of this and other tombs is open to the public, and entry to the tomb is done with guided tours. On the morning of the Winter Solstice, there is a lottery to determine who can go and watch the event.The annual ticket lottery in 2007 had over 28,000 applications.

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  • & Anonymous August 21, 2009
    The only access is via the visitor's centre just across the Boyne: the standard tour takes you inside, although this may change soon. I was there a fortnight ago: the passageway is narrowish, about twenty yards long and tight at points. They have a sweepstake for the 50 solstice places at the visitors centre.
  • & Anonymous July 13, 2009
    To Anonymous from June 25, 2009: when did you visit Newgrange? I am going there in September and would love to go inside the tomb if possible.
  • & Anonymous June 25, 2009
    I've been inside the tomb at newgrange and not during the winter solstice. The tomb is open to tours during the rest of the year(when i went) and they actually simulate what happens during the solstice with a floodlight, which is also very impressive...