2 World Heritage Sites in 1 Day

Inscribed in 1986, Stonehenge was one of the very first sites in the UK, on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Historians believe that several tribes have contributed to the construction at different phases, with the Neolithic indigenous being the first stage.

Evidence showed that the monument was used as a burial site, a ceremonial venue and a religious pilgrimage destination. Some even suggested that it was used as an astronomical calendar. Each point corresponds to a specific astrological phenomena.

Built in 3000 B.C., Stonehenge is one of the Seven Wonders in the world. Surprisingly, the Wales-originated Bluestone appeared in the Wiltshire area. It remains an unsolved mystery how people moved the stones, which weigh approximately 25 to 30 tons each there.

With an hour coach trip, it brings us from the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe, to another World Heritage Sites. The City of Bath was added to the list in 1987, including its 18th Century town planning and social setting.

What is the highlight of this cultural site? The Roman Bath was built after the conquest by the Roman in 43 A.D., alongside Sulis Minerva, aka the goddess of healing and sacred water. Romans believed the spiritual significance of thermal water.

Through the lead pipes, they channeled the hot mineral water to various chambers, namely saunas and plunge pools. Believe it or not, doctors of the ancient time began to prescribe the thermal waters in hopes of curing internal illnesses in the 17th century.

The trip reminds me of “Thermae Romae”. Roman emperor Hadrian wanted a better bath to gain support. Architect Lucius accidentally passed through modern Japan, and brought the idea to Ancient Rome. A twisted plot of how the past learns from the future.