Fun and Interesting facts about Montpellier The University of Montpellier is one of the world’s oldest Universities, established in 1289 by William VII of Montpellier. Montpellier is the 8th largest city in France. One of the most famous families in Montpellier was the Guilhem Family who ruled the city for 200 years. In the 13th century, …
FUN & INTERESTING FACTS MALAGA Malaga is known as one of the World’s oldest cities, Malaga was founded in 770 BC by Phoenicians. The original name for Malaga is ‘Malaka’ which means ‘Factory’. During the 6th century, the city was ruled by Ancient Carthage. The Roman Empire conquered Malaga from the Islamic rule and …
The first city to be granted city rights in the Kingdom of the Netherlands was Deventer in 956, however, some cities such as Nijmegen may have received their city status during the Roman Empire or the city of Voorburg, who was granted city status in AD 151. The last city to receive city status was …
Belgium is a European Country that’s part of the European Union, has an area of 11,787 sq mi and Population over 11 Million. The Biggest city by Population and size is Brussels, Brussels hosts the official seats of the European Commission, Council of the European Union, and European Council. Belgium is divided into three main Regions: …
Cities and Towns In France France is home to some of the world’s most beautiful cities and town, from its Mediterranean coast to its Capital City of Paris, France has something for everyone, if you think you been all around France, check what cities and towns you might want to visit and what places you …
FUN & INTERESTING FACTS MADRID Madrid is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and plays a major part in Spanish and European History, from cultural and Social Developments. Madrid is the third biggest city in European Union, After London and Berlin, Madrid will be the second biggest City after the United Kingdom Leaves the European …
The Royal Palace of Madrid is not the official residence of his Majesty the King of Spain but actually where state ceremonies happen, official Banquets and other state function take place, The King of Spain actually lives in Zarzuela Palace, just outside of Madrid. Before the Royal Palace of Madrid was built, in the Ninth …
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière was built at the end of the 19th century by Architect Pierre Bossan and the building honours the Virgin Mary, who represented at the top of the Basilica, construction began in 1872 and Finished in 1896, the Basilica is flanked by four octagonal towers. Virgin Mary helped the city of …
Place Bellecour is the third Largest square in France after, the Place des Quinconces in Bordeaux and the Place de la Concorde in Paris, vehicles are allowed in Places de la Concorde and des Quinconce but not in Place Bellecour, which makes Place Bellecour the largest pedestrianised square in Europe. When you visit Lyon, you really can’t …
In 1954, Vieux Lyon, the city’s oldest district, became the first place in France to be protected under the Malraux law to defend France’s cultural sites. Covering an area of 424 hectares at the foot of the Fourvière hill, it is one of Europe’s most extensive Renaissance neighborhoods. Lyon Old Town is divided into three …
