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The Iconic Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

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Overview

In good visibility, the Cliffs of Moher (Aillte an Mothair, or Ailltreacha Mothair) are staggeringly beautiful. The entirely vertical cliffs rise to a height of 214m, their edge abruptly falling away into a ceaselessly churning Atlantic.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

    Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre

    Cliffs of Moher

    Covered in turf and cut into the hillside, the cliffs' state-of-the-art visitor centre has engaging exhibitions covering the fauna, flora, geology and…

  • O'Brien's Tower

    O'Brien's Tower

    Cliffs of Moher

    Clatter up the spiral iron staircase to the roof-top viewing platform of this historic stone tower for the Cliffs of Moher's best photo-op. The structure…

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