Interesting facts about Normandy

Normandy is a historic and cultural region of northern France. It comprises mainland Normandy (part of France) and the Channel Islands (mostly British Crown dependencies). Normandy is roughly similar to the historical Duchy of Normandy, which includes small areas now part of the departments of Mayenne and Sarthe. Archaeological finds, such as cave paintings, prove … Read more

Interesting facts about Lombardy

Lombardy is one of the twenty administrative regions of Italy. It is situated in the northwest of the country – and is bordered on the north by Switzerland and by the Italian regioni of Emilia-Romagna (south), Trentino–Alto Adige and Veneto (east), and Piedmont (west). Lombardy has an area of about 23,900 square kilometres (9,200 square … Read more

Interesting facts about Tuscany

Tuscany is a region in central Italy. The region is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and has been home to many figures influential in the history of art and science. Tuscany has beautiful scenery – surrounded and … Read more