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Sacred Places Around the World

Some places are magical and sacred already -- from the Bighorn Medicine Wheel to the Great Serpent Mound to Stonehenge itself, there are locations on this planet that are full of magical energy. Learn about what they are and what makes them so special.
Sacred Places to Visit in the United States

The British Isles and Europe don't have a monopoly on sacred places. There are a number of sites in the United States that are places of magical energy and power. Here are ten amazing places in the U.S. that draw natural energy from the earth.

Sacred Springs, Holy Wells
Many places in Europe and the British Isles are known for their magical waters. But why are these springs and wells considered sacred?
Ley Lines - Magical Energy of the Earth
Ley lines are often described in earth-based spirituality. But what are these lines, and how do they connect one place to another?
Stone Circles
Stone circles exist in many locations around Europe and the rest of the world, but what are they? Why were they put there in the first place?
The Land's End Labyrinth - San Francisco, CA
High on a rocky mountainside, just a few minutes from San Francisco, there is a labyrinth in a public park. Take some time to check it out, because it's an absolutely magical place.
The Bighorn Medicine Wheel, Powell, WY
The Bighorn Medicine Wheel isn't easy to get to, but it's been recognized as a place of spiritual power for hundreds of years. Sacred to several Native American groups, the Medicine Wheel is steeped in mystery.
The Great Serpent Mound - Peebles, Ohio
In a small southern Ohio community, there lies an effigy mound in the shape of a serpent, and it is a place of power and magic. Who built the Great Serpent Mound, and what is it for?
Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury, UK
Glastonbury Tor has long been known as a place of myth and magic. Learn about the Tor and how its legends came to be.
Stonepages - The Megaliths of Europe
Hundreds of stone circles dot the landscape of Europe, and this site is a comprehensive guide to the locations. Includeds 360 degree video of some of the cairns, crags and rings found in England, Scotland, France, and Italy.
Stonehenge, Wiltshire, GB
Stonehenge has been around for millenia, and although no one is sure exactly who built it, is certainly known as a place of power and magic. Hundreds of stone circles exist in Great Britain, but Stonehenge is the most well-known of all.
Machu Picchu, Peru
High in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is a site of strange and wonderful energy. It is the home of a column of stone used in ancient ceremonies to tie the sun to the earth, and is known as the Lost City of the Incas.
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