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Poulnabrone Dolmen

R480, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland
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Ranked #18 of 80 attractions in County Clare
Type: Historic Sites
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

If you set out to see this ancient burial place, then dont expect all the hype of a Disney-style production - otherwise you will be bound for disappointment. What I did appreciate about the site though, was that the OPW have elected to make minimum impact on the environment whilst accommodating the large numbers of visitors that are bound to... More

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Kilkenny
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

OK This is a monument that most Irish people will be familiar with from photographs, and many visitors to the country too will have seen images. These spectacular images may raise expectations that will not be met. However, the fact that it so accessible and free to enter combine to make it a favoured destination for countless tourists. I've been... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This was a nice stop along the way through the Burren. I'd definitely recommend seeing it if it's on your way (or not too far out of your way), but if you have far to travel then seeing this alone probably isn't worth the time taken to travel to it. It's just a very quick stop, but the surrounding countryside... More

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Dania Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stopped here and because it was windy and cold had the place to ourselves. It was very interesting to see and to read the information.

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Leeds
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We made a quick stop at the Poulnabrone Dolmen during our recent visit to County Clare. The landscape of the Burren is certainly arresting, however I can't say I was blown away by this particular bit of ancient history. As a tourist destination the burial site is somewhat limited with not a whole lot extra to see. Granted the Dolmen... More

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Celbridge, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

It is situitated in the middle of a wilderness of limestone rock .There is a parking area close by and information signs on small stone walls which are well done and in keeping with the area.It is the best known landmark of Co Clare and you would need to read the history of this Dolmen to appreciate this old burial... More

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Iasi, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

I wanted to go and visit the site with the dolmen even since I saw it in a picture in a guide book about Ireland. It was rewarding! The dolmen is worth visited, and the landscape surrounding it is fantastic! Furthermore, it is free.

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Lakeland, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I'm a sucker for ancient history, and this is an interesting way to bury people. There are some story boards to read on your way to the tomb, and the surrounding area is fascinating to see. Be careful walking as there are huge cracks in the earth.

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Everything in Ireland seems to have an ancient background, however the history behind this site was amazing! This archeological stop was worth it if you are interested in geology and history. The story behind this was very fascinating and I think we walked around the dolmen 10 times in awe of the history. I have never seen karst landscape like... More

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Interesting because of the archeological / historical significance. Not as big as I anticipated based on brochure/website photos. Doesn't take much time to see it, so combine with viewing other attractions in the Burren.

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