Europe fun facts

Facts about St Pauls Cathedral
20 May

14 Powerful Facts About St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral is a grand Anglican cathedral and one of the most famous landmarks and popular tourist attractions in London. Read on to learn 14 fun facts about St Paul’s Cathedral. 1. People have worshipped here for centuries! There has been a place of worship on the site of St Paul’s Cathedral in Ludgate …
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15 May

19 Bodacious Facts About Belgium

Whether you hail from this stunning country or you’re thinking about visiting Bruges, brush up on your local knowledge with these 19 fun facts about Belgium. 1. Belgium has many borders – and a coastline, too! Belgium is a small country in Western Europe. It shares a border with Netherlands to the north, Germany to …
interesting facts about Andorra
13 May

12 Alluring Facts About Andorra

Andorra is a small landlocked principality located high in the Pyrenees mountains. Check out this stack of fun facts about Andorra right here! 1. Andorra has more than mountains as neighbours. Andorra is bordered by France to the north and east and Spain to the south and west. Should you wish to visit Andorra whilst …
interesting facts about Finland
12 May

18 Fascinating Facts About Finland

Looking to boost your knowledge of Europe and increase your chance of winning the next pub quiz? Why not start off with these 18 fun facts about Finland! 1. Fascinating – but freezing! Finland is a stunningly beautiful country in Northern Europe. A quarter of Finland is actually within the Arctic Circle! Amazing! 2. Finland …
facts about Helsinki
4 May

15 Fun Facts About Helsinki

If you’ve ever been to Scandinavia before, then you may have fancied taking a trip over to Finland, which is by far one of the coldest countries in the whole of Europe. That’s because it’s one of the farthest north! Finland’s capital city is Helsinki, and it’s in this fact file that we are going …
interesting facts about Mount Vesuvius
28 Apr

12 Massive Facts About Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius is world-famous for a variety of reasons.  Not only is it an active volcano that’s fairly large compared to the mainstream, it’s also been a part of the landscape for centuries, even millennia.  How much do you really know about this volcano?  Here’s 12 fun facts about Mount Vesuvius to help freshen your …
interesting facts about the Mediterranean Sea
7 Apr

15 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Mediterranean Sea

It’s the warm and calm holiday destination we all know and love, but how much do we know about what lies outside the resorts? Let’s take a look at these fun facts about the Mediterranean Sea that will be on the tip of your tongue from the moment you hear them. 1. The Med is …
interesting facts about Amsterdam
5 Apr

14 Awesome Facts About Amsterdam

Thinking of visiting this beautiful city, or just want to know a little more about the capital cities of Europe? Sit back and take a look at these 14 fun facts about Amsterdam! 1. The Netherlands’ capital city is pretty famous Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. 2. However, it takes a bit of …
interesting facts about Moscow
5 Apr

15 Magnificent Facts About Moscow

Want to learn about the capital cities of the world and improve your chances of winning the next pub quiz?  Take a read of these 15 fun facts about Moscow! 1. The HEART of Russia Moscow is the capital city of Russia. 2. It’s not Moss-cow! Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? …
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3 Apr

17 Wild And Wonderful Facts About Wales

Wales is a country with a proud, rich heritage.  However, it’s famous for more than just dragons, leeks and rugby! Even if you’ve holidayed in Wales hundreds of times, we think there’s still a few fun facts about Wales that’ll surprise you.  Here’s the pick of the crop! 1. Wales has a healthy population. In …
interesting facts about Greece
29 Mar

14 Glorious Facts About Greece

Often called the cradle of western civilisation, Greece is known for its countless islands, ancient ruins and fantastic Mediterranean produce.  Whether you hail from this stunning country or you’re looking to travel here, brush up on your local knowledge with these 14 fun facts about Greece! 1. Greece has lots of connections. Greece is an …
interesting facts about Portugal
27 Mar

28 Pleasing Facts About Portugal

If you’re a football fan, probably the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of Portugal is Cristiano Ronaldo! But, if you enjoy a glass of wine then you’ll imagine a bottle of Port Wine.Portugal can fulfil every visitor’s dreams and desires. It’s a special country full of character, rich history, and …
interesting facts about the Shard
20 Mar

18 Towering Facts About The Shard

If you’ve ever been to London before, it’s likely you’ve seen The Shard!  Even if you don’t know what goes on inside, you’ll spot it on the skyline for miles around. Here’s a stack of fun facts about The Shard, one of Europe’s tallest buildings… 1. The Shard is Tower’s Bridge next door neighbour The …
facts about spain
13 Mar

42 Superb Facts About Spain

Bienvenidos a España (Welcome to Spain), a country full of stone castles, snow-capped mountains, vast monuments, sophisticated cities, and charming beaches – all of which have made it a favoured travel destination. Enjoying life, free time and siestas are a huge part of everyday Spanish culture. Spaniards truly know how to relax and enjoy whenever …
interesting facts about Poland
25 Feb

13 Precious Facts About Poland

Looking to boost your knowledge of Europe and increase your chances of being crowned the next pub quiz champion? Why not start by learning these 13 fun facts about Poland! 1.  Poland is really well-connected Poland is a culturally rich country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Lithuania and the Russian province of Kaliningrad Oblast to the …