lunes, 11 de agosto de 2014

Derry and Giant's causeway

Derry, officially Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Daire or Doire meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and the "London" prefix was added, changing the name of the city to Londonderry. While the city is more usually known as Derry. The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle.

We started visiting the Bogside district. Everything is close, around 400 meters. This neighborhood is famous because have been numerous altercations During the Northern Ireland conflict between 1960 and 1970 like the Battle of the Bogside, the bloody Sunday, the Operation Motorman and the establishment of "non-'s go "Known as Free Derry. 


Once we visited the Catholic neighborhood we went in the old walled city (Protestant).


The Wall is completely intact and was built between 1613 And 1618. The Walls have a perimeter of 1.6 Km  and were built with a Diamond Shape, it has Has four original doors (Butcher, Shipquay, Bishops And Ferryquay).





way to a giant's causeway, we have a nice surprise (Castle of Dunluse).

castillo de dunluce en irlanda del norte
castillo de dunluce en irlanda del norte
castillo de dunluce en irlanda del norte

The Giant's Causeway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This designation was given in 1986 to what has been widely referred to as the eight wonder of the natural world. This is the only World Heritage Site site designated in Northern Ireland and one of only three in Ireland. The site includes the Giant's Causeway and the coastline along to Benbane Head, a unique landscape.

Along with the stones there is a modern environmentally friendly building which houses interpretation, cafeteria and retail. There is an overall Causeway Experience ticket of £8.50 that includes entrance to the facilities, a guided walk, audio guide and parking.






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