On mid-summer morning, throngs of people will gather to see the stone circle at the heart of this must-see monument in perfect alignment with the rising sun. Testament to human ingenuity, imagination and creativity, the stones allow us to appreciate something – perhaps just the tiniest glimpse – of what people saw here 4000 years ago What it all meant? Well, that’s still up for debate.

If you don’t fancy the trek to Wiltshire to see the stones, you can take the 360-degree virtual tour on the English Heritage website.