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  • Almudena Cathedral Facts

    Almudena Cathedral Facts

    Almudena Cathedral Facts, Almudena construction began in 1883 and not finished until 1993, is dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena and was consecrated by Pope John Paul II and styled in neo-classical style, facts about Almudena Cathedral

  • 10 Lyon Cathedral Facts

    10 Lyon Cathedral Facts

    Lyon Cathedral Facts, The Lyon Cathedral was founded by Saint Irenaeus and Saint Pothinus and is dedicated to the Saint John the Baptist, built between 1180 and 1476 the cathedral is known as ‘Primatiale’ , Facts About Lyon Cathedral

  • 40 Amazing Facts about Rome

    40 Amazing Facts about Rome

    Fun & Interesting  Facts About Rome Rome Hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics. Rome is the seat of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO. Rome became the capital city of Kingdom of Italy in 1870, which was previously held by Florence. Rome is known as the “Caput Mundi”, which translates from Latin, means “Capital of…

  • 15 Interesting Facts About Reims

    15 Interesting Facts About Reims

    Interesting facts about Reims Reims is the world capital of Champagne with a rich history creating and storing popular champagnes. The University of Reims was founded in 1547 by Pope Paul III. St John Baptist de la Salle and Jean Baptiste Colbert were both born in Reims. Reims is situated on the Velse River, the…

  • National Symbols of England

    National Symbols of England

    Englands National Symbols includes the National Animal Lion, National Tree Oak, National Flower Rose, National Banner, National Sports Cricket and Football, Flag and even the National Anthem and Motto and the Royal Family

  • 22 Interesting Facts About Oxford

    22 Interesting Facts About Oxford

    Interesting facts about Oxford   The University of Oxford is the Worlds Second Oldest University. The Name Oxford comes from the World Oxanforda, which means cattle crossing. During the Civil War from 1642 to 1646, Oxford was the Capital of England. During the World War II, England was never bombed because Hitler was intending to use…

  • 10 Interesting facts about Ostend

    10 Interesting facts about Ostend

    Fun and Interesting facts about Ostend Comic Le Bal Du Rat Mort is about a dreadful invasion of rats and its set in Ostend. Ostend is connected to Bruges and Ghent by Canals. Ostend was the last Dutch stronghold in Belgium in 1583. During World War I Ostend was a major German Submarine base until…

  • Madrid Historical Timeline

    Madrid Historical Timeline

    Madrid was known as Madjerît in the 10th century by the Moors and was later conquered by King of Leon, Ramiro I, however this was only for a brief time, as the Moors took the city back, the city was controlled by the Moors until 1083, when King Alfonso VI took undisputed possession of the…

  • 15 Interesting Facts About Nice

    15 Interesting Facts About Nice

    Interesting Facts About Nice, Nice has the biggest airport in France, outside of Paris and Europes largest greenhouse, Facts Nice is Nicknamed Nice la Belle and has more traffic lights than any other city in France. Nice Facts, Facts about Nice