Ireland and heritage are synonyms, well, sort of. From natural World Heritage Sites to some of the world’s most beautiful castles, cathedrals, distilleries and museums, the country is replete with culture, art and heritage.

The Dublin Castle rises majestically from the rocky hills, the Giant’s Causeway stands tall amidst icy waters and deep blue skies and the rock of Cashel looks down from an impossibly green hill – if there is one place where nature and history meet, it is here in Ireland. With castles dating back to the medieval ages to the Titanic Belfast, the latest addition to Irelands heritage, the country is a treasure trove of art, architecture and heritage that comes with a side of breathtaking vistas.

While heritage is found in every nook and corner, literature and music remain the life and blood of Ireland; watching a play by a literary giant in Dublin and tapping your way in a traditional-music session is almost a rite to passage in the country. Literature meanwhile is omnipresent, from street side stalls to legendary libraries.