Poulnabrone Dolmen
Poulnabrone Dolmen is a striking portal tomb and one of the most-photographed landmarks in The Burren region of Ireland, set in a stark limestone landscape. Walk or drive to the site and imagine Neolithic communities arranging massive capstones on burial chambers—an iconic monument that feels as much a part of the stark karst as the landscape itself.
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Geography
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Europe |
| Subregion | Northern Western Europe |
| Country | Ireland |
| State | County Clare |
| County | Clare |
| District | The Burren |
| Timezone | EuropeDublin |
| Latitude | 53.0205 |
| Longitude | -2.876 |
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7:56 PM LOCAL TIMEPoulnabrone Dolmen is a large and well-preserved Neolithic portal tomb and one of Ireland's most instantly recognizable archaeological sites. Carved from massive limestone slabs, the monument comprises a large capstone resting on upright portal stones—creating a distinctive rectangular chamber. It dates to around 3200–2500 BCE and was likely used for communal burial. The site sits at a barren, exposed ridgeline in The Burren, an area of intensive karst limestone landscape shaped by glacial and fluvial processes. Visitors arrive on a short walk from a nearby parking area; the site is protected but openly accessible for close-up views and photographs. Nearby interpretive panels and a gravel path guide visitors and help convey the monument’s archaeological significance—though much about the people who built it remains a matter of speculation. Combine a visit here with walks over the surrounding limestone pavements to experience the region’s unique geology and flora, or pair it with trips to local villages for irish food and music.
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