Facts about Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The Parthenon was built in honour of the goddess Athena and served as a monumental entrance to the Acropolis. Its the most recognizable landmark in Greece and one of the most important landmarks in Europe. We visited Acropolis a few times, last time when […]
Facts about Belgrade
Belgrade, the capital and largest city of Serbia, is a crossroad between Europe and Asia. Its history dates back to the 6th century BC with the Celtic settlement Singidunum. The Romans conquered it in 75 AD, renaming it Belgrade. It was taken by Ottoman Turks for four centuries before Serbian forces liberated it in 1806. […]
Facts about Tirana – The Capital of Albania
Tirana is the capital city of Albania and the largest city in Albania, with a population of roughly 500,000 people. It is considered to be one of the fastest-growing cities in the world today. With many interesting sights such as the Et’hem Bey mosque, mother of Mother Teresa’s house and more, Tirana has much to […]
The Secrets of Angkor Wat – Facts about Angkor Wat
The temple of Angkor Wat is one of the most spectacular temples in the World and One of the most amazing landmarks in Asia. It was built during the Khmer Empire in Cambodia and formed part of a group that includes over 900 other temples. It’s believed that some parts of this temple were constructed […]
Interesting Facts about Cambodia
Cambodia is a country in South East Asia, bordered by Thailand to the west, Laos to the northeast and Vietnam to the east. We visited Cambodia with kids and spend there over 3 weeks mostly in Siem Reap (visiting Angkor Wat Temples) and on the Cambodian Coast. Cambodia and Cambodian People felt like the most […]
Facts about Canberra – the Australian Capital
Even though many think that the biggest Australian city Sydney is the capital, it is not!. Canberra is Australia’s capital, and it is located in the eastern part of the country. The city of Canberra was founded in 1913 by an American landscape architect named Walter Burley Griffin. He designed Canberra as a planned city […]
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What is Australia Famous For? – Interesting Facts about Australia
Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere that occupies a substantial landmass with a total area of 7.6 million square kilometres, making it the 6th largest country in the world and the largest and most populous island in Oceania and a place with many natural and manmade landmarks. It has been home to many […]
Facts about London
Of course, London is known for its rich history and heritage. Visit famous London’s Landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament all in one trip! And there are things to see and do for all tastes, from free London’s museums and art galleries to parks and city farms. Learning interesting facts […]
Facts about Birmingham
Birmingham, the second-largest city in the United Kingdom, is a diverse and vibrant place. It is located in the County of West Midlands and confusingly also in the Region of West Midlands. Birmingham is about 140 kilometres north west of Central London and is considered the cultural, social and financial centre of the English Midlands. […]