Avebury named second best World Heritage site by Which?

[Jazzy]

Avebury in Wiltshire has been named the second best heritage site in the world for visitors by a panel of experts in Which? Travel magazine.

It came second to Mexico's Monte Alban, but outscored sites such as Peru's Machu Picchu and India's Taj Mahal.



The sites were judged on 25 criteria, including visitor experience, the preservation of the site and the holiday appeal of the local region.



Avebury's stone circle attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year.



Wiltshire Council's Stuart Wheeler said: We have always known we have a wonderful piece of history on our doorstep and now we have official confirmation.

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Have any of you visited Avebury?

 

[Evil Eye]

I've never even heard of it

 

[Jazzy]

I've never heard of it either. I'd love, however, to go there. It looks so peaceful.

 

[Evil Eye]

Doubt it will be for long after this publicity... Although at the moment it might be a bit cold for tourists...