Description: Also known as “Cliffs of the Ruin”, the Cliffs of Moher are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland, drawing nearly 1 million visitors every year. Located in the County Clare, the steep cliffs rise 290 feet above the Atlantic at Hag’s Head, rising steadily to their maximum height of 702 feet just north of O’Brien’s Tower. This round stone tower at the midpoint of the cliffs was built – supposedly – to impress female visitors by Sir Cornelius O’Brien, and provides incredible views of the Atlantic, allowing visitors to see as far as Aran Island, Halway Bay, the Maum Turk Mountains and the Twelve Pins on a clear day. Be sure to visit the recently built Moher Visitor’s Experience, which features interactive media displays packed with information about the history of the cliffs, the fort that used to stand on the cliffs until the 18th century, and much more. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled and your camera poised for the feral Bilberry Goats that call sections of the cliffs home.
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