1) Stonehenge, the great, unique and ancient stone circles that evolved between 3000 BC and 1600 BC and is aligned with the rising and setting of the sun at the solstices, but its exact purpose remains a mystery. Many myths about the significance of Stonehenge, it may have been an astronomical observatory or used for sacred rituals.
Recent news reported latest discovery of "sister henge“， which is really exciting:-
Stonehenge 'twin' found: Archaeologists discover wooden 'henge' at site | Mail Online - http://ow.ly/2g8xF
2) Old Sarum, ancient site existed since 500 BC, occupied by Iron Age settlers, Roman, Norman. Today, the remains of castle and cathedral stay intact.
3) Salisbury Cathedral built in 13th century. The building has the Britain’s tallest spire, 123m; 1 of the only 4 surviving Magna Carta; Europe’s oldest working clock (1386), etc.
4) Salisbury Museum, a place to discover the history of Salisbury and the archaeology of Stonehenge.
*The info above extracted from booklets@ tourist info centre.
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