The probably 5000 year old place of worship consists of 50 stones, which are placed in a cross around a grave. Their magic unfolds especially in sunshine or at sunrise and sunset.

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July 29, 2018

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We were there at sunset today. Incredibly impressive. You can also walk around the stones, unlike, for example, Stonehenge.

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January 5, 2023

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Callanish Stones are thought to have been erected in the late Neolithic era, between 2900 & 2600 BCE. They are arranged in a cruciform pattern with a central stone circle. It's an amazing place to visit.

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Location: Breasclete, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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