If you’ve been to Sicily or read some articles about it, you might notice the heads of a man and a woman (“Teste di Moro”), made from ceramics and used as vases. But do you know what’s their history? How they became popular. There are several legends about that, but here are the most popular … More The Legend of Sicilian Moor’s Heads
Have you ever been in Milan? Or maybe you’re planning your first visit soon? Here are some curious facts about Milan from its beginning to nowadays. You will find many historical information as well as some fun facts. Let’s go 😉 1. Let’s start from the very beginning. Did you know that the city was … More 15 Interesting Facts About Milan
As you may know, Budapest consists of 2 “separate” cities – Buda and Pest, which are connected by several bridges over Danube river. The most famous from those bridges is The Chain Bridge, which was the first permanent stone-bridge built in the city. Except being famous in Budapest, this 380 meter long and 16 meter … More Lions of Budapest
Say hi to this curious Common Marmoset monkey 🐒 which is the funniest creature that you can meet in any park of Rio de Janeiro. Scientific name of this primate is Callithrix jacchus. They’re also known as the White-tufted-ear or Cotton-eared Marmoset because of a white blaze on the forehead and white ear tufts. 🙈You … More The Cutest Primate Living in Brazil – Marmoset Monkey
Why are Armenians the only Christians in the world to celebrate Christmas on tbe 6th of January and not on the 25th of December?The reason is not in the difference between the old and the new calendar. Historically, all Christian churches celebrated Christ’s birth on January 6th until the 4th century. According to Roman Catholic … More Christmas in Armenia
We all know Paris for its charming streets, fashionable boutiques, smelly boulangeries, sweet macaroons, famous museums and landmarks. But not all of us know the hidden secrets and facts about the city, that everyone wants to visit at least once in a lifetime. Let’s check the most interesting ones starting from the very beginning of … More 15 Fascinating Facts About Paris
Village Manang in Nepal is the almost obligatory acclimatization stop for most trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit. Here just in 15 minutes walk from the village, you can see also Gangapurna lake at altitude of 3540m which feeds from a glacier slipping down the slopes of Mt. Gangapurna (7454m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Khangsar Kang and … More Gangapurna Glacier Lake
Kagbeni can be a real paradise for those who love to feel the mystery. This is a village in the Upper Mustang of the Himalayas in Nepal, located in the valley of the Kali Gandaki River. From one side this is like a small oasis in that dusty desert, as all around are empty mountains, but … More Mystery of Kagbeni
Everyone, who’s traveling to Rome, first goes to visit Colosseum, aka Coliseum, which is one of the most famous and much visited buildings in the world. Construction of this huge building began under the emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and was completed in AD 80 under Titus, who was Vespasian’s heir. During the reign of … More 10 Facts About Colosseum
Lake of St. Croixe is the fourth largest artificial lake of the metropolitan France with its 22 square kilometers. The turquoise lake is considered a fine summer destination, almost as popular as the sea, as there are also several beach areas, where people could spend time in nature and peace. But this is not the … More Verdon Gorge: a must visit gem in Provance
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