Europe

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is situated near place des Terreaux in a former Benedictine convent of the 17th and 18th centuries. the building is located in the heart…

Cities in the United Kingdom

Cities in the United Kingdom City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarch to some communities.  Becoming a city is not automatic, but many people think…

Aberdeen Coat of arms and Flag

Aberdeen Coat of Arms The coat of arms consists of three towers within a border, which are decorated with Fleur-de-lis, the three castle represent the three buildings that stood on…

20 Amazing Facts About Lyon

FUN & INTERESTING FACTS LYON   The people of Lyon are called “Lyonnais” Lyon is the birthplace of Cinematograph picture cameras, which was invented by the Lumiere Brothers in 1895.…

Lyon Cathedral

Lyon Cathedral is a 12th century Romanesque and Gothic cathedral that took over four hundred years to construct. Saint Jean Baptiste is renowned for its beautiful original tainted glass windows.…

Lucca Coat of Arms and Flag

Lucca Coat of Arms   Truncated silver and red. The coat of arms is surmounted by a marquis crown and is surrounded by a branch of oak and one of…

Ponte della Maddalena

Ponte Della Maddalena is a beautiful bridge situated near the town of Borgo a Mozzano, Its official name in Italian means the Bridge of Mary Magdalene, nevertheless, it is better…

San Michele in Foro

The San Michele in Foro, is among the most beautiful and the most enchanting historic structure of the city of Lucca, it was mentioned for the very first time in…

10 Amazing Facts about Lucca

FUN & INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LUCCA   The City of Lucca was founded by the Etruscans. Lucca is the capital city of the Province of Lucca. The City is situated…
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