The Hill of Tara is one of Ireland’s most significant ancient ruins. Located in County Meath, the Hill of Tara is probably one of Ireland’s most overlooked tourist attractions, especially for history buffs.
The Hill of Tara is an ancient ceremonial hill located near the town of Scryne in County Meath and was once a very important site on the island of Ireland.
Historians believe it has been an important site since the Late Stone Age, but it wasn’t until 600 BC to 400 AD, from the Iron Age through to the Early Christian period, that it really became important.
In fact, all of Ireland’s ancient roads lead here, proving just how important this place was. The Hill of Tara was the inauguration and seat of Ireland’s great kings. Today all that remains is the hill and its foundations.
However, in its heyday, the Hill of Tara contained burial sites and other buildings, including the Lia Phail, or “Stone of Destiny”.
It was on these standing stones that Ireland’s kings were crowned, and a guided tour of the ruins will give you a true experience of this ancient site.
Take a tour to see what remains, including the Great Ballroom and Hostage Hill, and reminisce about what was once there. This place is full of fascinating history and Irish folklore.
One tourist who reviewed the experience on TripAdvisor said, “I saw a bit about the Hill of Tara on TV just before leaving for my trip to Ireland so added it to my plans. We visited in the rain so it was a truly Irish experience – we walked up to the stones, reflected on the mystery and history, and splashed around on the way back to the car.”
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Another said: “A very scenic walk with breathtaking Irish scenery. Very spiritual place. Lots of people walking their dogs too. Had a great hour or two.”
A third wrote: “The historical importance alone makes it worth a visit. The Hill of Tara is where Ireland’s High Kings were once crowned. You can embrace the Stone of Destiny and look out over the land just as the Irish kings of old did.”
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