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Skellig Michael
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A small, deserted island off the southwest tip of Ireland, Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the ruins of an ancient monastery built there. The island is also home to many birds, and diving is possible in the surrounding waters.
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A small, deserted island off the southwest tip of Ireland, Skellig Michael is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the ruins of an ancient monastery built there. The island is also home to many birds, and diving is possible in the surrounding waters.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Population: uninhabited.
- Area: 0.219 km².
- Highest point: 218 m.
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