6 Stonehenge (England)
In the third and second millennia BC, men and transported skyward these 50 ton rocks, presumably to make a shrine dedicated to the Sun. However the site keeps its mysteries, and the megaliths, arranged in a circular plan and horseshoe always exert the same fascination. It sometimes gives rise to the most wacky pagan rituals, the site comes into its own during the summer solstice: the best time to see the sun's rays reach the heart of the circle of stones, and the Heel Stone ("heel stone") is then aligned with the rising sun.
7 Wadi Rum (Jordan)
The romantic "Moon Valley" is also beautiful day and night. This land Bedouin entered the Western imagination with TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) who with Prince Faisal had his headquarters during World War II. Lawrence sang the beauty of Wadi Rum in Seven Pillars of Wisdom - named after a large boulder stone desert. Dominated by towering sandstone mountains, Wadi Rum is enhanced by the changing light at sunrise. This austere expanse becomes an unforgettable environment.
8 Sun Gate of Machu Picchu (Peru)
Freeze frame: you are on top of the Andes on the Inca Trail (the road that connects the city of Cuzco to Machu Picchu) and get up in the camp at dawn to reach Intipunku (Sun Gate) at dawn. You then walk to discover the "lost city of the Incas", dispersed over the green terraces, under the sharp peak of Huayna Picchu. You recognize the remains of palaces, baths and temples, many of which are dedicated to the worship of the sun god, Inti. The light becomes more intense and brings out the green of the plain and the details of the citadel. Your morning starts well!
The quota of visitors is limited to the Inca Trail; must apply for a permit at least six months in advance.
9 Cape Sounion (Greece)
Surely you will not be alone, but how can we forget the rays of the setting sun caressing the ruins of Cape Sounion? It is 70 km from Athens that the ancient Greeks began building in 444 BC. AD, the temple of Poseidon. Today, 16 Doric columns of dazzling whiteness enthroned on the rocky outcrop 65 meters which supports the site and plunges steeply into the sea. Hence, the prospect embraces the islands of Kea, Kythnos, Serifos and Aegina. Bewitched, the poet Lord Byron carved his name on one of the columns, but it is unclear whether it was at dusk ...
It takes about 1h30, along the Apollo coast, reaching Cape Sounion from Athens.
10 SVALBARD (Norway)
The extreme north of Europe is a fabulous country of glaciers and icebergs, whale kingdom, reindeer and polar bears. For four whole months, this icy region is immersed in the winter darkness. Summer (late April to late August) is replaced by contrast the late nights under the midnight sun. The star does not disappear below the horizon, but continues to describe an arc decaying surprising colors. Combine your sunset midnight with a hike on a glacier or kayak ride.
Source: lonelyplanet.fr
In the third and second millennia BC, men and transported skyward these 50 ton rocks, presumably to make a shrine dedicated to the Sun. However the site keeps its mysteries, and the megaliths, arranged in a circular plan and horseshoe always exert the same fascination. It sometimes gives rise to the most wacky pagan rituals, the site comes into its own during the summer solstice: the best time to see the sun's rays reach the heart of the circle of stones, and the Heel Stone ("heel stone") is then aligned with the rising sun.
7 Wadi Rum (Jordan)
The romantic "Moon Valley" is also beautiful day and night. This land Bedouin entered the Western imagination with TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) who with Prince Faisal had his headquarters during World War II. Lawrence sang the beauty of Wadi Rum in Seven Pillars of Wisdom - named after a large boulder stone desert. Dominated by towering sandstone mountains, Wadi Rum is enhanced by the changing light at sunrise. This austere expanse becomes an unforgettable environment.
8 Sun Gate of Machu Picchu (Peru)
Freeze frame: you are on top of the Andes on the Inca Trail (the road that connects the city of Cuzco to Machu Picchu) and get up in the camp at dawn to reach Intipunku (Sun Gate) at dawn. You then walk to discover the "lost city of the Incas", dispersed over the green terraces, under the sharp peak of Huayna Picchu. You recognize the remains of palaces, baths and temples, many of which are dedicated to the worship of the sun god, Inti. The light becomes more intense and brings out the green of the plain and the details of the citadel. Your morning starts well!
The quota of visitors is limited to the Inca Trail; must apply for a permit at least six months in advance.
9 Cape Sounion (Greece)
Surely you will not be alone, but how can we forget the rays of the setting sun caressing the ruins of Cape Sounion? It is 70 km from Athens that the ancient Greeks began building in 444 BC. AD, the temple of Poseidon. Today, 16 Doric columns of dazzling whiteness enthroned on the rocky outcrop 65 meters which supports the site and plunges steeply into the sea. Hence, the prospect embraces the islands of Kea, Kythnos, Serifos and Aegina. Bewitched, the poet Lord Byron carved his name on one of the columns, but it is unclear whether it was at dusk ...
It takes about 1h30, along the Apollo coast, reaching Cape Sounion from Athens.
10 SVALBARD (Norway)
The extreme north of Europe is a fabulous country of glaciers and icebergs, whale kingdom, reindeer and polar bears. For four whole months, this icy region is immersed in the winter darkness. Summer (late April to late August) is replaced by contrast the late nights under the midnight sun. The star does not disappear below the horizon, but continues to describe an arc decaying surprising colors. Combine your sunset midnight with a hike on a glacier or kayak ride.
Source: lonelyplanet.fr
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