Aerial shot The rope bridge connecting the two cliffs Carrick-a- Rede Rope Bridge Nordic Moonlight iStock
And then, there are the natural landmarks, fantastical landscapes that seem to have been plucked straight out of legend. Venture north to the Giant’s Causeway, a geological marvel featuring thousands of hexagonal basalt columns. These mesmerizing formations invite you to ponder whether they were the result of ancient volcanic activity or, as local lore would have it, the handiwork of the Irish giant Finn McCool. Further along the coast, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge sways high above the waters, offering both a heart-pounding journey and panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. Inland, the Dark Hedges’ serpentine rows of beech trees create an eerily beautiful pathway, made famous by its cameo in “Game of Thrones.” On the cinematic front, Belfast has emerged as a formidable player. Not only has it served as a backdrop for notable films and television series, but it’s also home to the Belfast Film Festival, an annual celebration showcasing both homegrown and international talent.
The Giants Causeway the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption in County Antrim Northern Ireland Dark Eni iStock
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