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Thursday, October 10, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
22nd July 2023: Heligoland Lighthouse, Germany
Heligoland Lighthouse is located on Germany's only offshore island. Constructed during World War II as an anti-aircraft tower, it was turned into a lighthouse in 1952. It features the strongest light on the German North Sea coast.
8th July 2023: Itter, Austria
Itter is a municipality in the Kitzbühel District in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
Thank You very much Anita!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
29th June 2023: La Rochelle, France
La Rochelle is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department. In the 16th century La Rochelle adopted Protestant ideas and soon became a centre of the Huguenots. Due to this La Rochelle was besieged for 14 months by Cardinal Richelieu in 1627/28 after which the Huguenots lost most of their privileges. The siege forms much of the backdrop to the later chapters of Alexandre Dumas' novel The Three Musketeers.
Thank You very much William!
27th June 2023: Nantes, France
Nantes is a city in the region of Pays de la Loire. It is the sixth-largest city in France and is known for its quality of life. In 2013 it received the European Green Capital Award. Historically Nantes is known for the Edict of Nantes signed in 1598, which legalised the Protestantism in France. In the 18th century it was an important port for the French Atlantic slave trade.
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