You have to win a lottery to get into Newgrange passage tomb (Bend of the Boyne, Ireland) on the day when all the action is, namely the winter solstice - 21 Dec. On the shortest day of the year IF there is sunshine, which isn't a given, the rising sun's rays enter the passage and illuminate the tomb area. It must be quite spectacular to behold.
You can enter a draw at the visitors centre there; last year 50 names were chosen from some 30,000+ applicants, which are long odds (and, in the event, the day was overcast which must be a huge disappointment if you get that far).
For the rest, you can of course get in on a guided tour all year round, and they do simulate the experience on these tours. |