Newgrange (Photo: Pecold/Shutterstock)Newgrange, Ireland
Despite the name, Newgrange is actually older than Stonehenge. The passage tomb (and ancient spiritual place) is most popular during the winter solstice. Every year around December 19 to 23, the rising sun aligns with a hole in Newgrange's roof, and as the rays shine through, the whole chamber lights up. The sight is so amazing that thousands of people enter a lottery to visit during this annual event, but only 20 people are allowed to attend each day of the solstice. Unfortunately for lottery winners, the famous overcast Irish weather means there's no guarantee the sun-dependent phenomenon will take place.
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