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Old February 19th, 2013, 09:00 PM posted to rec.travel.europe
Erilar
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Default What is your favorite European megalithic? (other than Stonehenge)

David Horne wrote:
S Viemeister wrote:

On 2/18/2013 11:06 AM, Erilar wrote:

What is your favorite megalithic in Europe? And why? Other than
Stonehenge, that is -- that could be an easy choice already.

The Ring of Brodgar, in Orkney.
It's approachable, and doesn't feel at all touristy.

I replied to this part, then had other thoughts. Tarxien in Malta is also
fascinating. So is the Taula Sanctuary on, I think, Minorca. Sicily has
some great sites, but a bit later. Back in Orkney, there are so many sites,
but trying to stick to megalithic keeps the list shorter. Skara Brae is
stone. . .

Yes, I _loved_ Skara Brae!


First time I visited, we wandered around the site at midnight in June.
That was the 80s, not sure if you can still do that?

David


They've tightened up access. I envy you the site at midnight in June!

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Erilar, biblioholic medievalist with iPad