7 Facts About Europe You Probably Didn’t Know

Many European customs and traditions look unusual and some might not make sense to you, but in each country, those are practised and considered normal.

Eurasia is a term, a portmanteau of its constituent continents. Their separation is due to their historical and cultural construct, as there is no clear physical division between them.

Europe comprises the westernmost part of Eurasia, and it has strong roots from the Roman Empire. The cultural heritage of Europe is the combination of several indigenous national cultures and folklores, such as the Slavic, Germanic, and Latin (Romance) cultures.

The diversity of culture and historical influences of the European continent makes each country customs and traditions different from one to one another. Here’s a list of facts about Europe you probably didn’t know about:

• Ireland – The Wren Day: An Irish tradition that consists of “hunting” a fake wren and putting it on top of a ornamented pole. To celebrate, the crowds of mummers and strawboys dress up in masks and straw suits. The crowd then parades through the town.
• Scotland – Caber Toss: This traditional Scottish event consists of the tossing of large poles called a “caber.” The distance is not essential, but the throwing itself has a definite meaning for the culture in Scotland.
• Brexit: The exit of Britain from the European Union happened due to a referendum, which results turned out to be a majority willing to leave the European Union. The outcome of this decision is not yet clear, but the results are a definite proof of what the British people want. The schedule for the UK to leave the EU is set on 29 March 2019.
• The Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona is taking almost two centuries (it started in 1882) to be entirely built; this is longer than the time the pyramids required.
• Another structure that took more than 200 years to make is the Tower of Pisa. The fun fact is that the tower still leans. Efforts in the late 20th and early 21st century partially corrected this.
• Belgium – Bathtub Regatta: This is a bizarre boat race that happens at the Meuse River. The regatta draws many tourists every year, with thousands of curious visitors who want to see the procession of boats.
• Two fossils of an ape-like creature which had human-like teeth were found in Bulgaria and Greece, dating to 7.2 million years ago. This breakthrough changes the scientific belief that the human lineage split from apes approximately seven million years ago, in central Africa.

The world is always changing: the many improvements humankind has created are the living proof of how different we are compared to decades ago. As people change, traditions also transform to adapt to the modern times. Whereas some of those customs prevail, some just stop being practiced. For that matter, Europe’s cultural heritage remains as a solid part of those who belong to it.

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Dublin: Ireland’s Tourism through the Capital

Until the 19th century, it was the seat of the UK Goverment's administration in Ireland. Now it serves as a major attraction for tourists.

Ireland, the third-largest island in Europe and located in the North Atlantic, is one of the most populous islands as well (second-most, after Great Britain). The name Ireland comes from the Old Irish word Eriu. This, in turn, derives from Proto-Celtic Iveriu, which is also the source of Latin Hibernia. Iveriu comes from the root that means “prosperous, swell”.

The culture of Ireland is vast and has spread abroad other countries. If that’s not enough, Ireland’s capital and largest city, Dublin, is considered a global city. With a ranking of “Alpha-“, Dublin is placed amongst the top thirty cities in the world. This city was the father of writers such as Oscar Wilde and James Joyce. Rich in history, as Vikings founded it as their first settlement. It might sound like and old town, but it’s rather young and lively, filled with people from all walks of life.

Situated in the historic Dublin, the Dublin Castle is one of the examples of how strong the roots of the past are. This castle started off being just fortifications for the Vikings in 930 and after the Normans invaded Dublin they used the castle as a stronghold. The castle itself was born in 1230. It was a symbol of English reign, and it became a target during the Risings of 1916, in the first attempt to end the British rule in Ireland. This is a strong historical place for tourists to relive the past and history of Ireland.

Another place of interest in Dublin is the Convention Centre Dublin, a known project designed by Kevin Roche, an American-Irish architect. This structure was shortlisted for the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards – Engineering Project of the Year 2010 and won the award for Best Overseas Conference Centre.

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Designed by the American-Irish architect Kevin Roche, this convention centre is known for being the first carbon neutral constructed convention centre in the world.

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