The Neolithic site of Stonehenge it is approximately 13 km from Salisbury. Its name means "suspended stones" also because it is located between the sky and the earth and is a set of megaliths arranged in a circle, probably built between 2500 and 2000 BC, while the circular embankment and the moat date back to 3100 B.C
From the early nineteenth century many of the stones that served as lintels fell and others were damaged, requiring the intervention of Victorian engineers. A constant and accurate work in the 70 years he made several changes to the primitive layout of the place.
The famous archaeological site, classified in 1986 as UNESCO World Heritage Site, is composed of several stones arranged in a particular way, corresponding to the points of the solstice and equinox. For this reason, many think that it could be an archaic form of astronomical observatory, but the debate regarding its use is still open.
One of the legends that revolves around this beautiful place, one of many, is the legend of King Arthur, perhaps the best known. The Merlin the wizard he would take care of removing the stones from Ireland, where they had been brought by monstrous creatures from Africa. Also interesting are the reconstructions published in autumn 2008 which see Stonehenge as one Lourdes of the Neolithic period, where sick people converged in search of a cure from the magic stones.
The stones of Stonehenge are isolated with a rope to avoid erosion. Visitors are therefore no longer allowed to touch the stones, but are limited to walking around the monument from a short distance.
Visit Stonehenge. How to visit this beautiful place?
To get to the real Stonehenge site you can do it alone from London by taking a direct train to Salisbury, departing from Paddington or Waterloo station at a cost of approx £30. The journey is of about an hour and a half. Once at Salisbury station it is possible to reach Stonehenge by taxi as the site is approximately 13km away Admission price is around £ 6,90.
Visit Stonehenge with gods tour it is still possible and allows you to save money perhaps, but certainly to have an “easier” trip. With Gift Tours Departures from London are at 13.15pm at the Original London Sightseeing Shop and 13.30pm at Grosvenor Victoria. In this case the prices start from £29 with discounts for children and seniors, the price It includes entry to Stonehenge with audio guides and information leaflets and transport by coach. Your journey begins in the afternoon from central London. With an air-conditioned coach equipped with all comforts you will leave for the ancient ruins of Stonehenge. On the way you can admire the beauty of the beautiful Salisbury Plain. The visit ends in the afternoon with return to London by around 19pm.
Il Tour No. 9 Stonehenge Express, with bus departing from various places in the city, it includes in the ticket the journey by bus (without guide), entrance to the archaeological site and audio guide. Adults pay £32, children £ 29.
