Unforgettable Places to Visit in England- Stonehenge

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Unforgettable places to visit in England

Stonehenge

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If you are at home with nothing to do, take a look at this

work and start planing your next holidays, we are sure youwont regret it.

We dare you, to a trip at the most beautiful and

mysthical natural monument of Europe.

But lets start from the beginning..


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Wiltshire

Wiltshire is, situated on South of England,

It is a beautiful county of great diversity. With a

population of nearly 430,000 and with much of the county

designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty

Wiltshire is the perfect destination for a relaxing break

at any time of the year. Stay where the past meets thepresent, and visit the World Heritage Sites of

Stonehenge.


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Salisbury

Superbly situated in southern England's rural

heartland, few destinations can match the amazing

diversity of Salisbury and Stonehenge - with a

history dating back over 5,000 years there is no

shortage of places to visit, all conveniently located

within an hour or so drive of each other.


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Whatever your reason for visiting Salisbury and

Stonehenge you'll find plenty to see and do.A sample of things to do:

Britain's finest 13th century

cathedral with the tallest spire in

Britain. Discover nearly 800 years

of history.

Salisbury Cathedral
http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/what-to-do/salisbury-cathedral-p130493


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Stourhead estate on the

Wiltshire-Somerset border is

the perfect day out for

everyone. A breathtaking 18thcentury landscape garden.

Stourhead House and Garden


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Stonehenge stands impressively as a

prehistoric monument of unique

importance.

Stonehenge


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We are going to introduce Stonehenge A place whom thousands of people visit during all

year.

Its a place where nobody can really explain when and

why was made.

Stonehenge is a mythical place with stories of

witchcraft and unexplained phenomenums.

Even Merlin and King Arthur are related with the

place.


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What is it?

Stonehenge is a prehistoric and mythical place

located in England, built around 3000 B.C.

Movement of the Moon and Sun. Aligned with the sunrise of the longest day of the

year 21st June


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Extern circle with 86 meters

Inside circle with 30 meters

Avebury is the largest stone circle in the world.


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Sacrifices made by the Druids

3000 B.C. the first stone was erect(Hell Stone)

Theories said that was made for worship the Zodiac

gods

Others say that it is a observatory of the solstice


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Mysteries

Prescelly mountain in Whalles

Avenue of Monolites to the Avalon River

Stones with 26 tones

56 holes known by the name Aubrey Holes

Human remains in the holes


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Urban legends

Some say that was Merlin who erect the stones

Druids religion and their human sacrifices

Even King Arthur is mentioned Sacred place

Disappearance of a hippies' group in 1971

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StonehengeWhere is it?

Stonehenge
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Before you go to Stonehenge, you should pick theplane from Ponta Delgada to London. Then you can goto Stonehenge.

The medium price is 364.47, something as319.87, at the low seasons.The higher price is 546.47, something as 479.60,

at higher seasons.

How to get there?


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Where to stay?

The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel- From 65 a night

Salisbury

Victoria Lodge- From 45 a night

Mercure White Hart- From 62.50 a night


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Chippenham

Mercure Bath Francis Hotel- From 85,95 a night

Mercure George Hotel Reading- From 54.38 a night

Newbury

Other places

Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin- From 57.88 a night

Southampton


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Things to see on the way


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Getting to Salisbury

Getting to Salisbury by train is easy and with the tour

picking up right outside the station it couldn't be more

convenient!

Direct trains run to Salisbury from:

London, Basingstoke, Plymouth, Exeter & Yeovil by South

West Trains and Cardiff, Bristol, Bath, Westbury,

Portsmouth & Southampton by First Great Western.


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By Train

There are frequent trains from London's Waterloo

station, normally two trains an hour to Salisbury.

Scheduled travel time is about 80 minutes. From the

rail station, the Stonehenge Tour Bus will transport

you on a thirty minute trip to Stonehenge.

By Bus


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Trip

Salisbury By TrainIt is quite an attractive proposition totake a 3 or 4 day tour of the main

English attractions.There are frequent trains connectingSalisbury, Bath and Oxford. Salisburyis a good base for visiting Stonehenge

in addition to its own charms. Oxfordis a few miles from Blenheim Palace,Cotswolds and Stratford Upon Avon.

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The tour

You can join the tour atSalisbury rail station or atthe bus station in EndlessStreet. You can also get onat the top of Castle Street,

next to Butts Road.

Raise your arm when you see

the bus approaching. Pay thedriver as you get on andenjoy the ride. Youll getsome great views from thetop deck!


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Once in Stonehenge

First you must buy the ticket:

Some prices:

- Adult.....7.50

- Children4.50

- Family ticket..19.50

Than you can get in.


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