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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