Cliffs
of Moher - Ireland - 2014
The Cliffs of Moher reach a height of 215 metres above the Atlantic Ocean.
Of all the sights that I saw on our tour of Ireland, this was my favourite.
The cliffs take their name from a ruined promontory fort, Mothar, which was demolished during the Napoleonic Wars to make room for a signal tower.
O'Brien's Tower marks the highest point of the cliffs.
The impressive, well-planned, Visitor Centre opened in 2007. It has been built into a hillside approaching the cliffs.
The centre is also environmentally sensitive with its use of renewable energy systems including
geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, and grey water recycling.
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The Cliffs of Moher reach a height of 215 metres above the Atlantic Ocean.
Of all the sights that I saw on our tour of Ireland, this was my favourite.
The cliffs take their name from a ruined promontory fort, Mothar, which was demolished during the Napoleonic Wars to make room for a signal tower.
O'Brien's Tower marks the highest point of the cliffs.
The impressive, well-planned, Visitor Centre opened in 2007. It has been built into a hillside approaching the cliffs.
The centre is also environmentally sensitive with its use of renewable energy systems including
geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, and grey water recycling.
Shops
