With its beautiful landscapes and breathtaking nature, Ireland is a feast for the eyes. From rugged rock formations to green rolling landscapes and imposing lakes. The island also has a lot to offer the visitor in the cultural and historical field. Because travel is not yet possible, a number of museums in Ireland and Northern Ireland have opened their virtual doors for enthusiasts. From the National Gallery and EPIC to Ulster Folk Museum and the Irish National Heritage Park. But also one of the most unmissable sights in Northern Ireland, the unique Giant's Causeway, you can virtually experience the atmosphere. Just like the multimedia guide audio tour of the world famous Titanic in Belfast. Even the new world of online conferencing has not been forgotten with some fantastic Irish style Zoom wallpapers.
Experience Ireland's great museums virtually
Enjoy Ireland's rich history and heritage without leaving home as Ireland's museums open their virtual doors. Experience the many fantastic museums, take a digital look inside and enjoy the virtual tours. These are some of the museums that give the opportunity for cultural pastime:
National Gallery – See the large-scale paintings in the Grand Gallery, such as Jan Wyck's The Battle of the Boyne and works by Goya and Gainsborough. The wide staircase takes you down to the Shaw Room with Maclise's impressive The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife.
EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum – Immerse yourself in Ireland's dramatic emigration story on a virtual tour of EPIC. Along the way, learn about the journeys of Ireland's 10 million Irish emigrants and hear the stories of Irish people who left their mark on the world.
Ulster Folk Museum – Click your way through the highlights of the Ulster Folk Museum and discover what life was like in Ulster over 100 years ago. Visit workshops, schools, churches, shops and homes and gain insight into the history of the period.
Irish National Heritage Park – Travel through the millennia through a video overview of the 40-acre Heritage Park, featuring 16 historic reconstructions spanning 9,000 years of Irish history. You can also discover fun facts about prehistoric Ireland in a series of Heritage Park Digital videos.
Titanic Experience – Board the world-famous Titanic in Belfast and relive the experiences of the ill-fated ship's passengers as they embarked on their journey from Cobh, the last port of call. The multimedia guide audio tour, which will be released in three parts, will be available online for free until the end of July.
Step into the virtual world of the land of the giants
One of the most unmissable sights in Northern Ireland is the unique Giant's Causeway, a natural wonder and the inspiration for legend and myth. Located on the beautiful Causeway Coastal Route, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is known worldwide for its enigmatic stone pillars, history and mythology. You can now feel the atmosphere of this magical location through four virtual tours, starting with sunrise at the port of the giant (Port Nooffer).
To get up close to these unique hexagonal basalt pillars and understand what they would look like as stepping stones over the sea, check out the Grand Causeway, which takes you to the tip of the causeway. Aird Snout, the spit of land that rises above the Grand Causeway, then shows you the rugged beauty of the hills with the pink and white wildflowers in spring. End your virtual tour at sunset with this spectacular video showing the tightly packed pillars in the orange glow of the setting sun.
