Summer solstice unforgettable experience at Stonehenge

☀️❄️🤔 Did you know that Stonehenge was built to align with the sun on the solstices? The beautiful moments of your life become wonderful memories to enjoy. Happy summer solstice everyone!

🗿🌿 A World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is a unique prehistoric monument lying at the center of an outstandingly rich archaeological landscape. The stone circle dates from about 2500 BC, in the late Neolithic period. The fact that the sun rises over the Heel Stone on the longest day of the year (summer solstice) and sets over it on the shortest day (winter solstice) suggests that it was a prehistoric temple aligned with the sun’s movements. + info 👉www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge/history-and-stories/

🧓🏻🤍 Grandma Sita’s tips:
*It can get very cold overnight, so if you’re attending in person make sure to bring warm clothing.
*On the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone in the northeast part of the horizon and its first rays shine into the heart of Stonehenge.
*If you are planning to travel to Stonehenge for the Summer Solstice next year, please read more here 👉www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge/

🌍 Be a responsible traveler and make a positive impact! Respect local cultures, protect the environment, support local communities, and embrace sustainable practices. Together, let’s create unforgettable experiences while preserving our beautiful destinations.

➡️ English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments, and sites – from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. + info 👉www.english-heritage.org.uk

📍 Stonehenge, England – The United Kingdom.
📷 by @merychaparris