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County Antrim located in the captivating landscape of Northern Ireland is a place of remarkable beauty and intriguing legend. Home to stunning coastal cliffs, lush green valleys and a rich cultural heritage, County Antrim is a destination that appeals to both the adventurous traveller and the history enthusiast.
But perhaps its most famous resident, the Giant’s Causeway is the crown jewel of County Antrim drawing visitors from all around the world.
In today’s email
- Can you name the 32 Counties of Ireland? – Your Free Gift
- How Was the Giant’s Causeway Formed?
- County Antrim | Things to see and do
- Visit Belfast City
- Follow the Game of Thrones®
- Trail Stop for a Game of Thrones®
- Tea Glenariff Waterfall
- Walk Giant’s Causeway
- Dunluce Castle
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
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How Was the Giant’s Causeway Formed?
The Mythical Giant’s Causeway
The Legend of Finn McCool
The Giant’s Causeway is a place where myth and reality blur into a breathtaking tapestry of geological wonders. Legend has it that it was created by Finn McCool, a giant in Irish mythology. He built the Causeway as a path to confront his Scottish rival, Benandonner, who was also a giant. The story goes that the two giants hurled massive stones at each other to create this incredible natural formation, a place where the two giants could meet. Today, the interlocking basalt columns that stretch out into the sea stand as a testament to this incredible tale.
Geological Wonders
From a geological perspective, the Giant’s Causeway is a marvel. It is comprised of thousands of hexagonal basalt columns, formed millions of years ago during a volcanic eruption. As lava cooled and contracted, these distinctive, six-sided pillars emerged, creating a sight unlike any other. The Causeway’s unique formation, along with its historical and mythical significance has earned it a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.
County Antrim | Things to see and do
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