Mussenden
Temple
Located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill
Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry,
Mussenden Temple perches on a 120ft clifftop, high
above the Atlantic Ocean on the north west coast of
Northern Ireland. It offers spectacular views
westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan
Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock
beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head.
The temple was built in 1785 and its architecture
was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, near
Rome. With its dramatic setting on a wild coastal
headland, both the temple and the surrounding
views are among the most photographed scenes in
Ireland, and offer a truly spectacular filming location.
Photo credit: Northern Ireland Tourist Board
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County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
