megalithic sites

Discovered in a vision by a bedridden German nun in 1812, this stone building is believed by many Catholics and Muslims to be where the Virgin Mary lived her last years. It includes a healing fountain.

This set of Neolithic monuments in Oxfordshire includes a stone circle, a portal-type burial chamber, and a single standing megalith, constructed over a long period between 4000 and 1500 BC.

Boasting a spectacular hillside location among olive and cork trees, this stone circle is the most important megalithic site in Portugal. Its 96 standing stones were arranged in an oval in 5000-4000 BCE.

Dating from about 1500 BCE, the Hurlers are a set of three stone circles between two hills and two rivers in central Cornwall.

This atmospheric site on the Isle of Lewis dates from 2900-2600 BCE. It consists of a large stone circle surrounding a burial chamber, with four avenues of stones forming a cross shape.

Located in rural Cornwall near Land's End, the Merry Maidens are a perfect stone circle made of 19 granite stones.

This ancient city was the capital of a powerful pre-Inca civilization that dominated the Andean region between 500 and 900. Its monumental remains include several temples, a pyramid, symbolic gates and sculptures.

This popular Buddhist temple offers a healing waterfall and an incredible view over the city of Kyoto from its wooden terrace.

Said to have sprung up when St. Non gave birth to St. David around 500 AD, this holy well has long been believed to have healing properties.

Located in a village in Brittany, the Carnac Stones are a huge system of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones erected between 4500 and 2000 BCE.