The Interpretation Centre for the Hill of Tara, based in the converted St Patrick's Church, County Meath, Ireland.

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Tara, or Teamhair Na Riogh in Irish, reached its greatest importance during the first centuries AD, when it was the seat of the High Kings of Ireland. It gradually declined in imprtance with the introduction of Christianity and was finally abandoned in 1022. The disused Church of St Patrick, has now been converted into a visitors centre where it is used to give information about the areas history, myths and legends to visitors.

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Size: 5670px × 3750px
Location: Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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