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Interesting facts about the Coliseum
The ancient building for mass shows – the Colosseum, located at the base of two of the seven hills of the city – the Capitol and the Palatine, is considered one of the symbols of Ancient Rome, and since 1979 it has been protected by UNESCO.
HISTORICAL FACTS ABOUT WHICH YOU PROBABLY DO NOT KNOW:
The Colosseum might not have been built, but the Roman emperor Flavius Titus Vespasian (senior) decided to eliminate the traces of the reign of Claudius Nero. Construction began on the site of a pond with swans in the year 70. Continue reading
“New” Paris: little-known tourist places to go with children
The capital of France is unique in that it is always able to surprise both the inexperienced and the experienced traveler. Going to Paris for the first time, it is proposed to explore world famous sights. These include, of course, the Louvre, where you can spend more than one day.
It is worth visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, and recall the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, the Eiffel Tower, which is the visiting card of the city. All these places are the first in the excursion list of tourists. Continue reading
Ancient Tallinn
Tallinn is one of the oldest cities in Northern Europe. It is quite miniature, but unusually rich in its architectural, historical monuments, parks, squares, distinctive traditions that give it a unique look. Most of the attractions of Tallinn are located in the Old Town, which has long been divided into Lower and Upper.
As a rule, excursions in Tallinn begin on the cozy Town Hall Square. It is located in the Lower City, occupies a very small territory and is surrounded by ancient buildings, each of which preserves its own history. Continue reading
