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Northern-Ireland-Antrim-Coast-179.jpg | Exploring the Antrim Coast Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Bushmills, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, May 2011. Situated on the North coast of Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption; however the legend is more convincing for those who prefer a more colourful story. This geological phenomenon on the North Antrim coast is renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ireland For decades travellers stayed away from the sectarian violence, but since the end of'The Troubles' more and more people start discoving the beauty of Belfast and the Antrim Coast Causeway. Photo by Frits Meyst/Adventure4ever.com


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Exploring the Antrim Coast Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Bushmills, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, May 2011. Situated on the North coast of Ireland, the Giant's Causeway is an area of approximately 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption; however the legend is more convincing for those who prefer a more colourful story. This geological phenomenon on the North Antrim coast is renowned for its polygonal columns of layered basalt, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ireland For decades travellers stayed...
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From gallery: The stunning landscapes of the Antrim Coast Causeway, Northern Ireland
Photographer: Adventure4ever.com Outdoor Travel Diving Features
Source: Frits Meyst/Adventure4ever.com
Date 12 May 2011
Location: Bushmills Northern Ireland United Kingdom
Credit: Frits Meyst/Adventure4ever.com
Copyright: Frits Meyst/Adventure4ever.com
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