Tag: Europe
Oldest Parliament in Europe
Known as the Consell General, our parliament was created in 1419. With only 28 MPs, it is one of the oldest and smallest European parliaments still functioning.
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Heavenly Spa in Caldea
The Caldea Spa in Andorra is the largest thermal spring centre in the south of Europe with lagoons, saunas, jacuzzis, an Aztecian pool, Indo-Roman baths, bubble beds, warm marble slates, and every type of pampering treatment.
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The Famous Peles Castle of Romania
Romania’s famous Peles Castle, located in Sinaia mountain resort, was the first completely electrified castle in Europe. The electricity was produced by the castle’s own plant.
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Romania’s Gold Museum
There is a gold museum in Romania called Mineralogical Collection of Brad and is the only one of its kind in Europe. Founded some 100 years ago, the gallery contains a mind-blowing collection of over 2,000 pieces of gold gathered here from across the world.
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Europe’s Most Gold
Romania is Europe’s richest country in gold resources.
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Luxembourg’s Motto
The motto of the Luxembourg is ‘Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn’ which stands for ‘We want to remain what we are’.
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Only University in Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is the only university in the country.
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Europe’s Oldest Metro Line
Budapest is home to the oldest metro line in continental Europe and is the second oldest in the world after London’s Tube.
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Death Penalty in Belarus
There is one country in Europe that still has the death penalty. Belarus’ last executions were in 2014.
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Europe Origin
Europe is named after Europa, a Phoenician princess who was seduced by Zeus when he disguised himself as a bull.
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The Old Bulgaria
Bulgaria is said to be the oldest country in Europe, since the country’s name was unchanged since 641 AD.
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Europe or Frangistan
Europe is also called Frangistan or “the Land of the Franks” in the vernacular of some Turkic languages.
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