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Skellig Michael

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Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Ireland
Description:
This monastic complex, perched since about the 7th century on the steep sides of the rocky island of Skellig Michael, some 12 km off the coast of south-west Ireland, illustrates the very spartan existence of the first Irish Christians. Since the extreme remoteness of Skellig Michael has until recently discouraged visitors, the site is exceptionally well preserved. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Skellig Michael", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.