Natural world · Evidence-led place record
Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark
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The geopark is on the route of the 2,500 km Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world, winding along the Irish coastline.The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, a subterranean building, has won numerous awards, including Best Public/Cultural Building at the 2007 Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland awards.
The oddity, explained
Why is Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark unusual?
Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark appears here because the approved source classifies it as natural world. The source describes it as The geopark is on the route of the 2,500 km Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world, winding along the Irish coastline.The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, a subterranean building, has won numerous awards, including Best Public/Cultural Building at the 2007 Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland awards. Heritage Atlas treats that specific classification-and-description combination as the oddity; the score is a comparative discovery signal, not proof of mystery or the supernatural. Compare nearby records and the linked country or category collection to understand how this entry relates to places supported by the same governed evidence.
Evidence and further exploration
The coordinate, category and description remain tied to the cited source. Comparative oddness helps discovery; it does not add facts that the source does not provide.
Data last collected: 3 September 2026 for this retained atlas release. Page and source last rechecked: 3 September 2026. Treat the record as a research starting point: open the original source, confirm current access conditions and compare the mapped location with local guidance before travelling. A missing field means the approved source did not support it; it is not evidence that the feature or restriction does not exist.
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