european cities 1 st period copenhagen jonathan jared pd. 1
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European Cities1st Period
Copenhagen
JonathanJaredPd. 1
History
The city of Copenhagen was founded in 1167.
It has been the capital of Denmark since 1417.
Copenhagen is the main place of Denmark’s government.
The queen can trace her bloodline back over 1,000 years to the Viking age.
Basic Information
Copenhagen is the biggest city in Scandinavia.
The population is 1.8 million people.
Copenhagen’s native name is Kobenhaven.
They are a member of the European Union.
98% of the population speaks Danish.
Things to do
There is a Viking Ship Museum.
You can also go on canal tours.
They have national gallery also.
The Stroget is the longest pedestrian walk way for shoppers of all kinds.
Or an important Renaissance castle Kronborg.
That’s it.
Edinburgh, ScotlandBy Josh and Lyndon, 1st Period
History
Humans existed in the area around Holyrood in the iron and bronze ages.
In the tenth century, with the collapse of Danelaw, the Scots captured the position.
During the last Jacobite rebellion, Edinburgh was occupied by Jacobite forces, after the retread of Jacobite forces it was reoccupied by british forces under the command of Prince William, Duke of Cumberland.
Old Town
The Old Town has preserved its medieval plan and many Reformation-era buildings.
There is a cool castle there.
Became home to some of the first “high rise” residential buildings.
New Town
The New Town was and 18th century solution to the problem of overcrowding in the Old Town.
In 1766 a competition to design the New Town was won by James Craig, a 22 year old architect.
In between the Old and New Town the Nor’ Loch was the cities water supply and a place for dumping sewage.
By 1820’s it was drained.
Geneva, SwitzerlandBy: Matt, Daniel, and Soroush
History
Geneva was first just a border town
It was taken over by the German Empire in 1088
Geneva is a christian city
It took a part in the French Revolutionary War
Facts
In Geneva they speak french
It is the second biggest city in Switzerland
The Altitude in Geneva is 1,225 ft.
It is surrounded by two mountain ranges Jura and the Alps
Things to do..
People in Geneva love to play soccer
In the summer people like to swim in the Geneva Lake
Madrid, Spain
By Rowan Lynch and Molly Gower. Pd: 1.
HISTORY
The origins of the city are from the 9th century, when Muhammad the 1st ordered there to be construction of a small palace in the place that is currently occupied by the Palacio Real.
After a large fire, Henry the 3rd of Castile rebuilt the city.
Madrid was a heavily damaged city in Spain, due to the Civil War.
The city was a stronghold of republicans.
Facts
Largest city in Spain.
The capitol of Spain.
The official name is “The Kingdome of Spain.”
5.9 million inhabitants.
The official language is Spanish.
Things To Do
Running of The Bulls.
Bull Fights.
Soccer games.
Flamenco.
Milan, ItalyBy Hannah, KenziePeriod 1
History
Under rule of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century
Most powerful city behind Rome at that time
A canal was built in the 4th century for the growing city; the “Navigli System”
17th century the Black Death reduced the population
Beginning of the 20th century most of the city was redesigned and rebuilt
Facts
Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world
Its classified as a Humid Subtropical climate
They mainly speak Italian
They’re mostly catholic
Population 1,303,437 as of 2006
Things to do in Milan
Go see Duomo, a very famous landmark
You could see LaScala, another famous landmark
Giardini Publicci, the public park, is very popular
You could go to one of milan’s many markets
Just Cavalli Café, owned by designer Roberto Cavalli, is said to be very good
Paris, France
History
Paris is the capitol of France and It has been unchanged
since 1860.
Its name came from a Gaulish tribe know as Parissi
The first inhabitants were there since 4200bc
Lost its position by the french during the hundred year
war
Parisians revolted against monarchy in 1830
Napoleon Bonaparte was the leader around 1850’s
Basic information
Main language is french
4 climates, humid and mild winters with cool summers.
Its population is around 2 million people
Know for its fashion, historic buildings such as the Eifel tower
What to do Tours around Paris Shopping Sight seeing Camping
Street performers like mimics
Prague, Czech Republic
By: Danielle & Whitney
History of Prague
In the 9th century, the Prague Castle is founded by Prince Borivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty, Prague is established.
In the 10th century, the Prague bishopric was founded in 973. In the 11th century, Vratislav 2 becomes the first Czech king in
1085. In the 13th century, The Old Town was founded.The Lesser Town is founded. In the 14th century, John of Luxembourg rules the country.The 16th century is Prague’s second golden age.
Facts About Prague Population is 1,186,855 people.Major Language is Czech.Major Religion is Christianity. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.
ROME, ITALYBY, BIG GUY AND LITTLE BOY BLUE(BUBBA AND MATTHEW)
HISTORY
§ It was founded on April 21, 753 B.C.
§ In the 19th century, they gained and lost independence twice.
§ In 1861, Rome was declared the capital of Italy.
§ After world war one, Italy had a rise in power, and their population rose.
§ They joined with Nazi Germany, and were attacked in world war two.
FACTS
¢ Capital of Italy.
¢ Italy’s largest and most popular city with 2,724,347 people.
¢ They speak Italian.
¢ Home of the Vatican city and the Roman Catholic church.
¢ Known for Italian food.
¢ The third most visited city in the EU.
Things to do
Visit the Colosseum.
The pantheon.
The Vatican city.
St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Trevi fountain.
The leaning tower of Pisa.
Vienna, AustriaBy: Skye and Makenzie Pd. 1
History:
The history of Vienna began with the Roman Empire.
It was an important trading sight in the 11th century.
It became the capital of Babenberg dynasty. It became one of Europe’s cultural hubs.
During the 19th century it was called the Austrian Empire and later Austria-Hungary.
It became one of Europe’s biggest cities.
Since WW1, Vienna has been the capital.
Facts:
Area: 415 sq km
Population: 1.6 million
Language: German
Currency: Euro
Religion: Roman Catholic
Climate: moderate, continental
Is a member of the E.U.
It is located in the North-East of Austria and it on the bank of the Danube river.
Things to do:
They have many palaces and cathedrals you can visit. Some include: Stephansdom and Belvedere Palace.
Go to the world’s oldest zoo (Tiergarten Schoebrunn)
Wiener Staatsoper- the Vienna Opera House
Brussels Belgium
Jessica Stanley period 1
History
Official founding of Brussels is situated around 979
The county was attributed by Lambert 1 of Leuven around 1000
Because of the location it trades with Bruges and Chent
In 1830 the revolution took place in Brussels
In the 20th century it hosted various fairs and conferences including the fifth Solvay conference
Facts
Languages- German- French- Dutch
The capital region and 103 municipalities have a population of almost 2.7 million people
Thing to do
Atomium
Laeken palace
Royal palace
Botanical expostiton
Hotel in art nouveaux style
Koekelberb basilica
Market square
BudapestBy Davis Brown and Luis Silva Santisteban 1
HistoryLargest City in Hungry
1,702,297 people lived in Budapest
It was originally Celtic settlement
It had GOLDEN age then world war 2 came and ended it
Partly destroyed by British and American raids
20-40% of 250,000 people died in the arrow cross genocide
Facts10,000,000 million people live in Budapest
German is the most common spoken language in Budapest
Budapest is the center of Hungary, it serves as its um industrial, political, cultural, and commercial center.
Things to do in the cityGo to the Opera at the Opera house
See the Royal palace
Go to Hero Square
Go to see the Terror Museum in the center of the city
Yo Cuh Amsterdam, Nefferlands
By M and T
Period Uno
(Toni and Mason)
History FistoryStarted in the 13th century.
Fishermen living on the bank of da’ riva’ Amstel built a bridge across the waterway IJ BAY, IJ bAY, IJ BAY.
The Fishermen used doors to dam the water. The town was often flooded.
The name Amsterdam comes from the combination of the river Amstel and the Dam that was built on it
Facts n’ stuh’The official language is dUTCH.
The population is about 740,000 people
There are about 1 million bikes, but only 740,000 people. (Ponder that)
75% of the entire worlds flower bulb production comes
from Netherlands.
This noob was pwned pwned
Stuff to doozzy
The main tourist attraction in Amsterdam is the hotels. (Fo’ real!) Da’ most famous are the Rijksmuseum, which is the museum of art and history. The Van Gogh which is pretty much just another art museum. AKA BORING!!
Berlin, GermanyBY:
Mckenzie
Aniko
Pd: 1
Berlin History
Berlin has had to practically rebuild itself after WW2 and the Berlin Wall.
It’s had to go through urban and environmental changes through time
Berlin has named itself as a city of knowledge and culture, since the days of Friedrich the Great in the 18th century.
Berlin Facts
Berlin is the capital of Germany.
The Berlin Wall came down in 1991.
Main language is German.
Very popular for opera houses and theatres.
Berlin is a very festive & colorful city and to some people very hectic.
Has a very dense population.
Things to do …
Go to historic museums
Visit opera houses
See a play at a local theatre
Go to all kinds of festivals
SHOPPING!!!!!!! (Ha ha)
Sightseeing and flea markets
Visit cafes and popular restaurants
Pictures
Athens greeceBy: Mikey
Athens
One of the longest cities out of any of the cities in Europe.
Has been continuously inhabited for over 4500 years.
Some history about Athens
The Byzantine empire was relatively prosperouse during the crusades.
Also benefiting from Italy’s trade during this time.
Athens re-emerged in the 19th century after being ruled by Ottoman empire.
Athens today
Pretty much like our country just different city life and province.
You will find that most cities have become impersonal as all the years past.
The sense of neighborhood that existed in the 1970’s has long been destroyed.
Also due to construction and preference for families to exchange their small plot for one storey family homes.
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