Gentle green hills, vast plains, cliffs that plunge into the sea at unimaginable heights, lonely fjords and beaches, mountain ranges rising over a thousand meters near the coast, the Shannon River basin in Ireland, the island on the edge of Europe, captivates with its unique landscape diversity. Thanks to the Gulf Stream and the Atlantic southwest winds, Ireland enjoys a mild and balanced climate that allows for exquisite garden artistry. Rhododendrons bloom wildly on the hills, and yellow gorse bushes create contrasting points in the mosaic of green shades. The mysterious graves and finds from the Celtic early period tell of the country's tumultuous history, while high crosses and monasteries point to the flourishing of Christian scholarship in the early Middle Ages. Great Irish literature, from James Joyce to William Butler Yeats, has honored the land. Cities bustling with activity.