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Stonehenge
Summer & Winter Solstice

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Summer & Winter Solstice
at Stonehenge
Stonehenge draws millions of visitors from around the world, especially during the Summer and Winter Solstices — the
longest and the shortest days
of the year — when the sun rises
in perfect alignment to the circle
of stones.

It is theorized that Stonehenge was built to mark these two events, which would have enabled people to chart the changing seasons.

What is Stonehenge's Purpose?
Stonehenge still remains one of
the great mysteries of the world. Perhaps most amazing is the precision with which it has been built.

It is speculated that the site was an astronomical calendar. Others claim that it was a temple or sacred site where sacrifices took place on specific days of the year. It has even been linked to the
Crop Circle phenomenon, UFOs
and extraterrestrials!

Whatever its purpose, a visit to Stonehenge is not to be missed!

Location
Stonehenge is located in the English countryside near Amesbury, on Salisbury Plain, in Wiltshire — approximately 90 miles west of London.

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