27 Fun Facts About London That Will Blow Your Mind
The first ever underground railway opened in London in 1863. Initially "the Metropolitan Railway", it is now known as "the Tube."
Europe is full of dozens of cultures and ethnic groups, it can be an exciting place to explore!
But even if you can’t go there, you can still learn the facts about Europe until the day you book your ticket and head over for a visit!
The first ever underground railway opened in London in 1863. Initially "the Metropolitan Railway", it is now known as "the Tube."
Estonia is one of the least religious countries, with only around a quarter of Estonians considering themselves religious.
Did you know that Alaska used to be a part of Russia? The Russian Empire was short on cash, though, and sold it to the US in 1867!
Did you know that the Algarve Coast in Portugal is home to flamingos? They can be found in the Ria Formosa National Park.
Arsenalna station in Kyiv, Ukraine, is 346 feet underground, making it the world's deepest metro station.
Did you know that there's a drinking fountain in Caldari di Ortona in Abruzzo, Italy, that flows with wine instead of water?
The largest library in the world is situated in London, England, and it contains over 160 million books and manuscripts.
Did you know that taking photos of the Eiffel Tower after dusk is illegal?
Once a year, Spain holds a festival called La Tomatina where everyone takes to the streets and has a food fight with tomatoes.
Despite the fact that there are only 820,000 people living in Amsterdam, there are 1 million bikes in the city!
Did you know that Monaco is one of six countries in the world that does not have an airport?
One site where the effects of Chernobyl’s radioactive rains is still very present today, in the famous Loch Ness in Scotland.