By Mona Harte
A trip to
Europe can lead you to viewing places where famous people were born, lived and died. Here are a few interesting facts on some of the people you might see.
William Wallace/Scotland
The inspiration for "Braveheart's" true life exploits can be found in Lanark Stirling, and at a monument in Robroyston.
Albert Einstein/Germany and Switzerland
Two of Einstein's homes have been turned into museums and are open to the public. One is located in Caput, near Potsdam, Germany, while 49 Kramgasse in Bern, Switzerland is the other.
Leonardo Da Vinci/Italy and France
His "Last Supper" hangs in Milan's Santa Maria delle Grazie, and the "Mona Lisa" at the Louvre in Paris. Da Vinci himself is buried at France's Chateau d' Amboise.
The Beatles/England and Germany
In Liverpool, many of the Fab Four's homes, early concert venues and schools still exist. London's Abbey Road attracts many, as does Hamburg, Germany's Indra Club.
Marie Antionette/Austria and France
Marie Antionette was born at the Hofburg in Vienna. In France, her favorite place was the Chateau de Saint-Cloud; she is buried at St Denis Basilica.
Hans Christian Anderson/Denmark
Anderson, the author of beloved stories like the Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid, lived in Denmark his whole life. His boyhood home is in Odensve, and the famous Little Mermaid statue is in Copenhagen's harbor.
About the Author:
Since 1993 Mona Harte's work has appeared in various publications, including "NYTimes Regional Newspaper Group," the "Calgary Sun," the "Great Falls Tribune" and the "Tahoe Daily Dispatch," as well as international magazines "Atlantica," "Portfolio," and "Open Skies." She holds an Associate of Arts in layout/design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
