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An interesting Royal Destination with a medieval link : Montagne de Bueren in Liège, Belgium

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One of the main attractions in Liège, Belgium is .... a stair. This stair, which is actually a street, gives a connection between two areas of the city and it offers a connection to the citadel of Liège. Montagne de Bueren, a real attraction - own picture taken in 2018 Liège, Belgium Some royal history The Montagne de Bueren was created between 1875 and 1880 as a remembrance of the Wars of Liège. The Wars of Liège were a series of three rebellions between the citizens of Liège, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège against the expanding Duchy of Burgundy. In 1468 the rebels were defeated by Charles the Bold and the city twice was burnt to the ground. Charles the Bold - Source picture: Wikipedia The Montagne de Bueren was named after Vincent van Bueren, one of the commanders of the rebels. Montagne de Bueren, Liège Belgium - own picture taken in 2018 Some interesting facts The Montagne de Bueren has 374 stairs with an average slope degree of 28%. It is o

A stunning Royal Destination: Sé Cathedral in Lisbon, Portugal

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Sé Cathedral inside  A real stunning Royal Destination in Lisbon, Capital of Portugal is the Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa or Sé de Lisboa. This long name mostly is abbreviated to Sé. Sé Cathedral in Lisbon, Portugal, own picture taken in 2017 Some Royal History The construction of the cathedral started in the year 1147. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. Lisbon was the seat of the bishopric since the 4th century AD. After a period the city was conquered by the Moors and it stayed under Arab control from the 8th till the 12th century, although Christians were allowed to live in Lisbon and its surroundings. Sé Cathedral amazing ceiling in Lisbon, Portugal, own picture In 1147, Lisbon was reconquered by an army composed of Portuguese soldiers led by King Afonso Henriques (Afonso I of Portugal) and North European crusaders taking part in the Second Crusade. King Afonso Henriques - Source picture: Wikipedia An English crus

History - OnThisDay - 21 May 1863 - Archduke Eugen of Austria, with a great military career

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On 21 May 1863, Archduke Eugen Ferdinand of Austria was born in Gross-Seelowitz, Moravia in the Austrian Empire. Family Archduke Eugen was the son of Karl Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Teschen and his wife Archduchess Elisabeth Franziska of Austria. Archduke Eugen was born at the castle of Gross Seelowitz in Moravia, nowadays the Czech Republic. Early life At the Palace Erzherzog Albrecht, (Archduke Albrecht's Palace) in Vienna, Eugen recieved intstruction in all the military subjects in addition to languages, music and the history of art. In the army At the age of 14, Archduke Eugen entered the army and he started a military career with the Tyrolean Kaiserjäger Regiment. On 27 October 1877, Archduke Eugen was commissioned as a Lieutenant.  Shortly thereafter he was transferred as an Oberlieutenant to a hussar regiment and in the following years participated in many manoeuvres. In 1885 Archduke Eugen was assigned to the General Staff and rap

A special Royal Destination: Barcelona França Railway Station

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Railway Stations, trains, and the movement of people always fascinated me, especially when they have special Royal History as it is in the case of the Barcelona França Railway Station or Estació de França. Barcelona França Railway Station Some history The railway station was built in the 19th century and opened in 1848. As in the name, it was a stop for trains who came from France. It also served North East Catalonia and the Costa Brava as well. In 1929 the Barcelona França Railway Station was re-opened for the international Exhibition. Barcelona França Railway Station  The station was designed by architect Pedro Muguruza and inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII of Spain . Source picture: Wikipedia The railway station had another big renovation between 1988 and 1992. It re-opened for the Olympic Games of 1992. Barcelona França Railway Station  Architecture For me this is one of the most beautiful railway stations of Spain. It has an amazing mix