Six Irish attractions have made it onto a list of the world’s top 500 must-see sights of all time.
They have been compiled by guidebook publisher, Lonely Planet.
Their team of travel experts and authors on the ground rated the world's best mega-sights and hidden gems.
The Irish sites included in the listing include:
- The Unesco world heritage site of Bru na Bóinne, Co. Meath (number 224)
- The Cliffs of Moher, Co Clare (number 378)
- The university campus of Trinity College (number 468)
- The Rock of Cashel in Co Tipperary (number 497)
While in Northern Ireland:
- The Giant’s Causeway (number 103)
- Titanic Belfast (number 424)
Speaking about the listing, head of communications with Fáilte Ireland, Alex Connolly, said: "The Irish sights which made it onto the list reflect the range of attractions Ireland as to offer and demonstrate that for a small country, Ireland is certainly punching above its weight internationally".
"The Lonely Planet is one of the premier sources of information for people all across the world when researching a holiday and lists like these quite literally put Ireland on the map and in the mind’s eye of thousands of potential visitors".
The Temples of Angkor in Cambodia top the list, followed by the Great Barrier Reef and Machu Picchu in Peru.
The British Museum in London comes in 15th on the list, with several other UK landmarks also making the cut.
Those making up the top 20 are:
1. Temples of Angkor, Cambodia
2. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
3. Machu Picchu, Peru
4. Great Wall of China, China
5. Taj Mahal, India
6. Grand Canyon National Park, USA
7. Colosseum, Italy
8. Iguazu Falls, Brazil-Argentina
9. Alhambra, Spain
10. Aya Sofya, Turkey
11. Fez Medina, Morocco
12. Twelve Apostles, Australia
13. Petra, Jordan
14. Tikal, Guatemala
15. British Museum, England
16. Sagrada Familia, Spain
17. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
18. Santorini, Greece
19. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
20. Museum of Old & New Art, Australia
