26-30 Interesting Facts About Castles 26. Osaka Castle in Japan has been destroyed numerous times. The castle was originally built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It was sieged in 1614, 1615, exploded in 1660, burnt down in 1665, burnt down in 1868, & bombed during WWII. The castle today...
Here are 18 interesting facts about the UK: The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the clo...
Wales contains some of the UK's most beautiful scenery. It's also a country that has had a turbulent past. Find out some interesting facts about the "land of song".
Interesting facts about history of Kiev Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine On the basis of historical facts Kiev Pechersk Lavra is one of the monasteries in Rus, which set up a monachism. St. Anthony and Foektist, the abbot of Esphigmenou Monastery, on distant Mount Athos created the monastery ...
Does Croatia have castles? Yes, Croatia has several castles. Trakošćan Castle is a 13th-century castle in northern Croatia, beside a lake and surrounded by nature. It was built as a fortress and owned by noble families like the Draškovićs, who expanded it into a Romanticist-style...
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They tried to free Jerusalem, but also claimed a number of ancient cities, destroying priceless artifacts and culture. The history of the Crusades is complicated, but also full of interesting information. Here are some of the most fascinating Crusades facts about this difficult period....
Cardiff: The capital city of Wales is often referred to as the 'City of Arcades'. Cardiff has the most indoor shopping centres in the UK. However, the Welsh city also has many historic houses and castles that are worth a visit.
Universal literature found valuable sources of inspiration inRomania's castles. The most famous novels written are "The Castle in the Carpathians" by Jules Verne, and "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. The small town of Zau de Campie in Transylvania is home to the unique "Calendar" castle. ...
Interesting Facts about the UK Let’s start with the fun facts about the UK and then move on to the more traditional. Stonehenge is older than the pyramids Sure, it doesn’t look as pretty but those leaning menhirs on the field near Salisbury date back to 3000 BC, with ceremonial purpo...