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Unforgettable places to visit in England

Stonehenge
Fernando Tom Hlder Lima Marylene Medeiros Maura Silva

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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 you
wont regret it.

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

mysthical natural monument of Europe.

But lets start from the beginning..

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 the present, and visit the World Heritage Sites of Stonehenge.

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.

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

Stourhead House and Garden

Stourhead estate on the Wiltshire-Somerset border is the perfect day out for everyone. A breathtaking 18th century landscape garden.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge stands impressively as a

prehistoric monument of unique

importance.

 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.

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

 Extern circle with 86 meters Inside circle with 30 meters Avebury is the largest stone circle in the world.

 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

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

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

Stonehenge

Where is it?

Stonehenge

How to get there?

Before you go to Stonehenge, you should pick the plane from Ponta Delgada to London. Then you can go to Stonehenge.

The medium price is 364.47, something as 319.87, at the low seasons. The higher price is 546.47, something as 479.60, at higher seasons.

Where to stay?
Salisbury
The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel - From 65 a night

Victoria Lodge - From 45 a night

Mercure White Hart - From 62.50 a night

Chippenham

Other places

Mercure Bath Francis Hotel - From 85,95 a night

Southampton Newbury
Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin - From 57.88 a night

Mercure George Hotel Reading - From 54.38 a night

Things to see on the way

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.

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

Trip
Salisbury By Train

It is quite an attractive proposition to take a 3 or 4 day tour of the main English attractions. There are frequent trains connecting Salisbury, Bath and Oxford. Salisbury is a good base for visiting Stonehenge in addition to its own charms. Oxford is a few miles from Blenheim Palace, Cotswolds and Stratford Upon Avon.

The tour
Raise your arm when you the bus approaching. Pay driver as you get on enjoy the ride. Youll some great views from top deck! see the and get the

You can join the tour at Salisbury rail station or at the bus station in Endless Street. You can also get on at the top of Castle Street, next to Butts Road.

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.