This is Europe || FOREIGN REACTS

[@VB-ib9ue]

Not a castle darling, Mont St michel is a rock topped with an abbey surrounded by a fortified town, It's in Normandy and where I'm from (yes, I'm v proud, it's a stunning site 🙂)

[@brigittelacour5055]

Sure it's not Brittany ? 😉😂

[@micade2518]

@@brigittelacour5055 Sure. It's been squabbled about for a long time, but it was finally agreed that it was in Normandy. You might enjoy this excellent travel documentary by the equally excellent Rick Steves: "Normandy, France: Mont St-Michel - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite" - Rick Steves' Europe

[@VB-ib9ue]

Haha, nice try@@brigittelacour5055

[@rudolfzweep8]

Also Britain has a St Michael's Mount

[@olivierpuyou3621]

@@rudolfzweep8It is an affair that has lasted for more than 1000 years between Normandy and Brittany. It is currently located in the Normandy region, but but but as Mont St Michel was consecrated in the 6th Century so well before the arrival of the Normans it is logical to conclude that these lands being formerly Breton, Mt St Michel is Breton at the base. I'm not just going to make friends.😁😁

[@walterverbeeck6929]

I Think that we, Europeans, take it for granted what our ancestors have builded in all those centuries. I'm from Antwerp and proud if i see the Cathedral of Our Lady, and take a moment and image my self how those folks started in 1352 to build the church and such a high tower without modern cranes, how they put the biggest bell, called the Karolus, in to the tower with a staggering weight of 6434 kg. (14184.54 lb) Every European has a building in his/her country, which they proud of. Americans can't comprehend that.

[@nox8730]

What is really astounding is how they built the second version of Sainte-Sophie in the 6th century. What they did would be difficult, even by today's standards. And it is still standing to this day. Despite being french, i believe Sainte Sophie in Canstantinople, is more impressive than Notre-Dame de Paris.

[@ChampChamp2024]

@@nox8730todays standards have nothing on the past, architects and sculptors.

[@nox8730]

@@ChampChamp2024 Well, i find today's standards to be consistently ugly. Building a civilisation for the ages is not about rentability indeed. Ultra capitalism ruined civilisation. I am going to vote communists for the first time in my life.

[@AlvinDema]

And this is just a fraction of what’s actually here. Welcome to Europe, thousands of years of preserved history.

[@palantir135]

Europe’s history is build in stone throughout millennia.

[@willvangaal8412]

And i m proud of it . the most beautiful continent .

[@TallisKeeton]

@@willvangaal8412 its 7% of landmass, and yet its the most epic continent :)

[@herrmajestat]

That misty shot of Neuschwanstein Castle was so breathtaking! The Swan King really knew his locations!

[@joelwillems4081]

He did go crazy in the end though.

[@olgahein4384]

@@joelwillems4081 I'm pretty sure he was delulu to begin with.

[@bf2840]

Neuschwanstein Castle inspired Disney to make Disney castle.

[@herrmajestat]

@@bf2840 yep

[@AlbandAquino]

2:00 It's the "Mont Saint-Michel" and old monastery constructed on an island that you can access at low tides. And yes. Also fortified.

[@frenchustube]

thank for pointing it out! i looked it up and it is beautiful.

[@micade2518]

Not just at low tide since a path was built to allow pilgrims and visitors to safely cross the (dangerous) beach on foot or by shuttle tourist bus for the lazy ones. When the tide rises, it's at the speed of a galoping horse ... and watch out for those treacherous quicksands!

[@cyclotronbxl]

The craziest thing is that, not even 0,01% of Europe was shown in this video!

[@micade2518]

Don't forget that Europe is rightfully called "the OLD Continent" where most cities are a thousand and more years old, and were shaped over time by their very tumultuous History (castles to defend places, cathedrals when christianity and the Church were at their peak, etc.). Your references to NY are ... touching, as "New York City traces its origins to Fort Amsterdam and a trading post founded on the southern tip of Manhattan Island by Dutch colonists in approximately 1624.". Source: Wikipedia

[@dmmoctober]

Then why is it called New … York?

[@micade2518]

@@dmmoctober Wikipedia is your friend: "The settlement was named New Amsterdam (Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam) in 1626 and was chartered as a city in 1653. The city came under British control in 1664 and was renamed New York after King Charles II granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York."

[@willvangaal8412]

Huh @@dmmoctober

[@onecupof_tea]

Mont Saint Michael has a twin, off Cornwall in England, it's also called St Michael's Mount, and has a medieval church and houses, and reached by a path when the tide is out.

[@micade2518]

Yes, I've found out about that only recently. Do you know if, and how there is a correlation between them? I'd really be interested to know as it seems a very astonishing coincidence. The French Mont Saint Michel's Orders were Canons (709-966), Benedictines (966-1791), Benedictines (1966-2001), Monastic Fraternities of Jérusalem (since 2001). It was founded in 709. Thank you.

[@austinseven4720]

The only connection I'm aware of is that both sites were given to Benadictine Monks during the Norman era and are seen as counterparts of a sort, though obviously St Michael's Mount is a much smaller place. St Michael's Mount has belonged to the same family since the mid 1600s though it is open to the public. The Cornish name for St Michael's Mount (Karrek Loos Yn Koos) translates to The Grey Rock In The Wood and comes from a time from before the bay flooded. It is believed to have been fortified even then.

[@cellevangiel5973]

Europe has about as many countries as the US has states. But each country has its own language, culture and history. Some towns are 2000 years old. And we love and cherish it.

[@slbpourtoujours]

A hug from Portugal. What you call a navy ship (Belém Tower), really had this function, at the entrance of the river that gave access to the city of Lisbon, it had cannons to prevent attacks

[@DalaiDrama-hp6oj]

It looks like a funny guy with bracelets and a hat

[@mchristhomas]

It's sad when a seemingly intelligent man doesn't know what The Acropolis is.

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Most MERICANS! don't know countries exist out side the US.

[@justinlinnane8043]

Forgive him . He's American !!!🤣🤣🤣

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

@@justinlinnane8043 NO! he is learning, it is never too late to learn.

[@Donnah1979]

Nobody can know everything

[@mchristhomas]

@Donnah1979 I understand that, but there is a fundamental fault in the education system if by your mid 20s, you don't recognise one of the most iconic buildings on the planet.

[@woutersplinter4981]

The Netherlands was also represented badly, they only showed Amsterdam and a small part of the Afluitdijk, so Finland wasn't the only one.

[@CitronCassis]

I believe it is the same for many countries because they only showed the touristy areas : for France, so many other places and landscapes and cities than only Eiffel Tower and the Mont Saint Michel ! In reality, we could double the length of the video for all the countries because some many things are lacking 😅

[@christopheb.6121]

Impossible to compare a baby country like the US with thousands years countries.

[@foreignreacts]

😢

[@robertgieseler1220]

Well, it didn't take it as a comparison -- did you? Best from Germany

[@arnodobler1096]

US has great nature, just most cities are terrible.

[@nox8730]

@@arnodobler1096 The USA was founded much too late. The Golden Age of Civilisation had already ended. So, they only have de dregs.

[@silveryuno]

7:00 Since I'm Portuguese I'll share a funny story about this place. Centuries ago, when they where finishing the facade of the building they wanted to put a depcition of the mightiest animal on Earth on it. It came down to Rhyno or Elephant and to decide they had a rhyno fight and elephant in the couryard you see there. Elephant keep running away, so a rhyno was added to the facade as the mightest animal on Earth.

[@michaelthain4488]

lol maybe the elephant had the mightier intellect. Only been to your country once on motorbikes way backin early 80's. Travelled from Scotland on motorbikes. Came down from Extramadura in Spain, Salamanca if I remember correctly . Braganca, Bragra, Coimbra, Nazare, Lisbon, Sgres, Lagos. Loved it. Loved the food and wine especially Pork Alentajo (sorry if destroyed the correct namesolong ago)

[@silveryuno]

@@michaelthain4488 You been to more places in my country than I have. Shame on me...

[@rosab8026]

Orgullosa de nuestra Europa y de nuestros logros, conseguidos a veces con dolor y sangre, y otras con amor, solidaridad, compromiso y buena voluntad

[@johnh539]

Architecturally you are seeing roughly 3000 BCE onwards a lot of say 600 year old architecture. The only reason you are not seeing a lot of stuff that is even older is that the second world war(and the 60's-70's) flattened it. But the point about Europe is that all that stuff is sitting on top of stuff that is 10,000 +++ years old.

[@zhaw4821]

Love Europe ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hajonor]

ChatGPT Comparing old European architecture to architecture in the USA involves understanding the historical, cultural, and geographical contexts that have shaped each region's built environment. Here's a framework to consider when making comparisons: Historical Context: European architecture often reflects centuries of history, with styles ranging from ancient Roman and Greek influences to medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Gothic, and more. In contrast, the USA has a relatively shorter architectural history, with indigenous influences, Colonial, Federal, Victorian, Art Deco, and Modernist styles being prominent. Cultural Influences: European architecture is deeply influenced by the cultures and civilizations that have inhabited the continent over thousands of years, including the Romans, Greeks, Celts, Vikings, Moors, and more. Each culture contributed unique styles, materials, and techniques. In the USA, architecture reflects a blend of influences from various immigrant groups, indigenous cultures, and historical events. For example, Colonial architecture reflects English, Dutch, Spanish, and French influences, while later styles incorporate elements from around the world. Geographical Factors: European architecture varies significantly by region due to differences in climate, geology, and available building materials. For instance, the stone architecture of Scotland contrasts with the stucco buildings of Spain. Similarly, the USA's vast size and diverse geography have led to regional variations in architecture, such as the adobe structures of the Southwest, the plantation homes of the South, the skyscrapers of major cities like New York and Chicago, and the Victorian homes of San Francisco. Technological Advancements: European architecture has been influenced by advancements in engineering, construction techniques, and materials over the centuries. For example, the development of Gothic architecture saw innovations in ribbed vaults and flying buttresses. In the USA, architectural styles have been shaped by technological advancements like steel-frame construction, which enabled the construction of skyscrapers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and modern building materials and methods. Symbolism and Function: European architecture often carries symbolic meanings related to religion, politics, and social hierarchy. Cathedrals, palaces, and castles often served as expressions of power and authority. In the USA, architecture also reflects social and cultural values, but with a focus on democratic ideals, individualism, and commercial enterprise. Buildings such as government institutions, universities, and corporate headquarters often embody these values.

[@alexia2189]

You wrote that much and said nothing. USA destroyed their nice architecture to make those stupid skyscrapers, a new mall or a new parking lot. Some old buildings still stand, but rarely are they protected as art from the old times.

[@onecupof_tea]

​@alexia2189 True, in the uk old buildings are protected by law, especially historical or structures of interest. Pulling down old buildings is ripping up history, and removing character.

[@alexia2189]

@@onecupof_tea I think that all European countries have this law. I remember like 10y ago in the city I lived in, in Romania that a guy owned a former historical hotel on the city center, but it looked bad. The mayor fought the guy in court to get back that historical building and he won and the building was renovated in the same style and it looks amazing. I love it when they restore the old architecture. ❤️

[@TallisKeeton]

democratic ideals, individualism, realy? esp all those tall, black, concrete blox are very individual :D

[@Jehty_]

What's the point of making ChatGPT write a comment for you? If you don't have anything to say then just don't write a comment.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Europeans are also used to glass/metal modern buildings. We have traditional ancient architecture, and also modern stuff.

[@thomaslacornette1282]

Mont Saint Michel never been conquered during the hundred years wars! yeah it's very good defensive place. Mount & Blade players will be allow to play into this place this year!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

Europe has a culture, they have song, dance, architecture and food and they are proud of it. The US has, Levi's jeans, McDonalds, mass shootings, guns and bombs and you are proud of it?

[@ComtePoubel]

Portuguese Navy... 600 years older than USA. Founded in 12th century, it is the oldest continuously serving navy in the world. :)

[@PEDROSILVATRAVEL]

The monument that appears in the Portugal video and is shaped like a ship is called Belem Tower. It is a 16th century fortification located in Lisbon that served as an embarkation and disembarkation point for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. This tower symbolizes Portugal's maritime and colonial power in modern Europe. It was built at the height of the Portuguese Renaissance and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style,[4] but it also incorporates other architectural styles, such as minarets, which are inspired by Moorish architecture.[5] The structure was built from limestone and consists of a bastion and a 30-meter (100-foot) four-story tower.

[@joaomarreiros4906]

7:46, its the Tower of Belem, its an old monument to the Portuguese sailing expeditions, its both religious and profane.

[@davidribeiro1064]

It's a monument now. It started out as part of tge defense network for tge Tagus along with two other towers and a permanently anchored carrack in the middle of the river.

[@joaomarreiros4906]

@@Daniel-nt5gh No, that was more to the south of the city, in a pier with a name I cant recall the name but that lead to the "Poco dos Negros", "Well of the Blacks", and the slaves arriving here were sent to Capital Rich Houses as a prop because there were plenty of peasants to work in the fields, there are only two places in the entire continental Portugal where slaves were used as manpower - look them up. And besides that most of the slaves we bough from African Kings in Africa, like in Guinea for example, were sold to our colony in Brasil and to the English, the Dutch and the French, that later on took over the business with an industrial model. We learn the ugly truth of our history at school, we do not mask it, and we were one of the first countries to abolish slavery. Before attempting some kind of futile comment, read a book, or watch a video.

[@davidribeiro1064]

@@Daniel-nt5gh The tower was not the entry point for slaves in Portugal. That was the Lagos harbour first and then the Casa dos Escravos that would be in Modern Praça do Comércio.

[@anelstarcevic696]

When I heard "so many houses are stone" I thought to myself well yes most houses are of stone, brick is a stone, and then it dawned on me that most houses in the NA are constructed from wood.

[@michaelthain4488]

Europe is awesome it has had civiliztions for millenia. As a lot was built in stone we still have lots of architecture from the past. Maybe in 1500 years America will have the same if man does not wipe himself out

[@Eyrenni]

Great reaction! Gotta say though, your outfit was amazing, too. Smart casual is a really nice style.

[@alexa2411051]

15:59 Tre Cime di Lavaredo Dolomiti🤍 🇮🇹

[@In_my_own_mind]

LOL, the few seconds of Norway didnt show much. The ones who did this video didnt do a very good research… of Norway at leasy. Btw winterland - snow and forest isnt unique for Finland. In winter time you see that all over Norway and Sweden too.

[@Caambrinus]

Europe is a continent with a very long history - it cannot be 'covered' in 20 minutes....... hell, you could hardly do a survey of Wisconsin in 20 minutes!

[@DaniëllaKL1970]

😂 I recently saw a a1 video and they were in a VERY OLD town. And they were all very proud of a building from the beginning of the town. I'm from the Netherlands and was like okay how old is it? I almost peed my pants it was from 1870. Each time i have to remember,i'm watching a American video and they don't know any better. Because the USA is so young in comparison to Europe. 😅

[@galadballcrusher8182]

Sorry for the flex....a Greek ;)

[@weepair2]

The main difference between America [US] and Europe is diversity. Europe is made up of many different countries and cultures, all with different architecture going back centuries. If someone showed you pictures of European cities you would be able to pick some out by landmarks [bridges towers etc]. America on the other hand is much younger and the cities were more or less built from scratch like grids and straight lines. Europe built cities beside rivers and streets followed the course of the rivers so doing away [or not adopting] the grid. America has got the wierd idea of thinking living half a mile up in the sky is chic, whereas it's actually sh*t. Thus American cities have a bit of a sameness about them, by that I mean skyscrapers up in the air and trash covering the ground.

[@HolgerJakobs]

One of the worst things in US cities is suburbia - miles and miles of one family homes, no infrastructure, no bike lanes, no shops. Everybody depends on driving, congesting and polluting the cities (and the planet) with huge cars (Ford F-150 and RAMs). There are nice channels here in YT about the traffic situation like "Not Just Bikes". European cities are much more livable, public transport, biking and walking is enough, car is optional. And of course besides all the cultures we have, most countries have universal health care. Nobody get indebted because of health problems.

[@rolandcassar75]

Before being New Amsterdam, New York was "Nouvelle Angoulême", New Angoulême. In 1524, Giovanni Verrazzano (the guy you Americans named a bridge for) named it so to please the then French King François I who had started his life as Count of Angoulême. But the French being the French, they didn't bother to settle anyone there and when Henry Hudson came by in 1609, he didn't stop at all. So the Dutch could just tell France and England to go whistle up a tree when they named the place New Amsterdam in 1624 and settled there.

[@johnadey3696]

There's a simmilar one in Cornwall England with the same name -St Mmichael's Mount. It's surrounded by sea.

[@Zandain]

You have so much to see and experience..I would suggest, taking your channel 'on the road' Athens & The Acropolis, Normandy & Mont Ste. Michel, Lisbon & The Belem Tower are just a few of the amazing places to visit 🩵 Europe is a stunning place to be! Go, go, go! ✈️🚉🛳🚍 hello from Denmark 🌸

[@micade2518]

Yes, but not all at once, please! I'm a Parisian totally swarmed by tourists all year round!!!

[@OriginalPuro]

"What the hell is that?!" How do you not know Acropolis?! It's one of the most recognizable monuments in the world.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

If you know that the film was not doing Finland justice, thenn you can imaginne that maybe it was not doing the other countries justice either :)

[@Michaelgoestofrance]

I enjoyed watching this with you. Honestly, they seemed to be a bit too hot on the 'castles on hills' - not saying I don't love those but there were plenty of things they could have selected better as you say. I'm a Brit who has lived in France for 20+ years now. I'm a staunch Euro/Francophile. Just love it. There's nothing like living in a World Heritage Site like I have done in Lyon (France) in the past. There are plenty of sky scrapers, particularly La Défense (Paris), Frankfurt, etc. but I guess they wanted to concentrate on what is, for the most part, 'unique' to Europe in the vid, tho there are mountains and such in many places around the world, clearly.

[@MakooWallinen]

I love that you took the time to get annoyed on behalf of Finland :) They treated the other Nordic countries dirty as well.

[@Gr33nwash]

13:12 That's the Bourscheid castle. I don't know if you still can do it but you could rent the place: I used to make LARP in there.

[@philip4588]

Missing the Nidaros Cathedral in Norway

[@robertgieseler1220]

Oh, and the fjords -- and Oslo -- and so much more. However, I guess the same is true for all other European countries since this is a "sneak-peek preview" of Europe... All best from Germany

[@francoisevassy6614]

I was once on the French Mediterranean coast, only 40 - 45 yards above the sea and I couldn’t see it because of the clouds… extremely rare, but it does happen.

[@francoisevassy6614]

@@thordsalmond8189 Couldn’t see the sea.

[@superduper9357]

New York is named from York in England. It was renamed when the English took control from the Dutch;

[@tomasduris3642]

Actually, probably like 90% of all buildings in the towns and villages (outside of some wooden huts in the mountains far north or southern villas) are in fact from stone/bricks

[@antoniopalmeiro8872]

This is Mont Saint-Michel ,the castle in the water ,wonderful .

[@robertgieseler1220]

You're right in that NYC was first named by the Netherlands, but actually as New Amsterdam (in Dutch: Nieuw Amsterdam), which then was the capital of the Dutch province of New Netherlands (Nieuw Nederland). Later, the city and the province were conquered by the Royal Navy, and the Englishmen renamed both city and province New York. (Oops..., I wrote this before you looked up New Amsterdam -- apologies -- but I won't delete it for the sake of the complete context.) Great that you liked the impressions of my home continent. I guess your specific remark on Finland is just as true for each and every other European country. These have only been sneak peeks, so to speak, but there are excellent videos on all of the countries. I very much like your reaction videos. Thank you for your time and effort. 🙂 Best from Germany

[@thedutchhuman]

I and several others are happy that we have houses made of stone instead of the timber frame construction in the USA. Scandinavia is a different story, but we are used to sturdy houses

[@Lechuque]

Forget about nationalities and countries,they are nothing more than businesses. Humans made this!

[@Phobos_Nyx]

Leaving out the Orava castle when it comes to Slovakia is borderline criminal. The most visited place in whole Slovakia and they showed just one street in Bratislava and Bratislava Castle. 🤦🏽‍♀

[@anthonybaleur9296]

at 1:46 it's the : mont saint michel(not a castle, it's a church, a historic site in france,and it's an old vid, now you have a "highway" to gain acces to it because or the sea, everyday, arround 19 h ( 7 pm fo americans people) the sea surround the island completely, we have some accident of cars being abducted by the sea :') but if a zombie apocalypse come, i go there , fortified city, surroud by sea ? hellyeah ! :')

[@bushwalker75]

Here in The Netherlands we have two cities rhat are more then two thousand years old. Nijmegen and Maastricht.

[@antoniopalmeiro8872]

Is not a boat .it s the Belem Tower from where the Portugueses set out in the 14 century to discover the World,,,,,,,viva Portugal

[@miguelagramos]

7:10 Tower of "Belem". Used to be a prison...

[@emi5788]

Sad that Seweden or Finland did not show their archipelago. Swe Fin archipelago are similar but unique to the rest of the world. There where other countries that also got only a small moment so i quess it is what it is. Nice video still !

[@foreignreacts]

Indeed I even showed a video of Finland that would’ve been a great representation

[@moonliteX]

you should travel more! you should go see some of those places. traveling inside europe can be extremely cheap or easy! you can get flights from helsinki to most cities in europe for under 50 euros if you´re flexible.

[@moonliteX]

i just had a quick google to show you a for instance. found a ryanair flight from helsinki to milan, italy for 13 euros (literally 12.99. leaves 15.5. if you´re interested in checking it out.

[@HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey]

The Mont St.Michel it seems a pity they did not show its non-identical twin in Cornwall, England, St.Michael's Mount.

[@maxxie84]

Glad you love the French mont saint Michel :)

[@davidpelc]

Sorry, but you said that you can see the same style buildings in New York like in Prague? Gothic churches, bridges, castles, renaissance and baroque palaces? Medieval streets? Its a joke, right?😉

[@foreignreacts]

😭 just the cathedral Similar but not as impressive 😭

[@davidpelc]

@@foreignreacts Cathedral in NY is neogothic, Main cathedral in Prague (St. Vitus cathedral) is original gothic. Simmilar, but different.🙂

[@arnodobler1096]

Art Deco buildings can also be found in NY. Chrysler Building, for example

[@davidpelc]

@@arnodobler1096 But in general you can´t compare NY and Prague, its two absolutely different cities in architectonical way.

[@arnodobler1096]

@@davidpelc 👍👍

[@julesmarwell8023]

wasn't Peter stuyvesant who founded New York. (New Netherlands) in 1647.. Mind you I might be wrong as I live in Australia , just recalling my history lessons at school.

[@micade2518]

Congrat's on your memory, as you're right: it's the Dutch who founded New York, New Amsterdam in the days.

[@micade2518]

@@thordsalmond8189 Indeed. There's even his statue in NY on the corner of 2nd Avenue at 16th St.

[@rmyikzelf5604]

Henry Hudson sailed there first for the Dutch VOC (1609). Peter Minuit 'bought' Manhattan (mentioned in a letter to the Dutch States-General in 1626). The first ship with colonist arrived in 1624. Its captain Cornelis Jacobszoon May served as the first governor of the colony. In 1625 a start was made building Fort Amsterdam under then director of the colony Willem Verhulst, who was so unpopular and inept he was replaced in 1626 by Peter Minuit. In 1633 Wouter van Twiller. In 1637, Willem Kieft replaced him, only to be replaced by Peter Stuyvesant in 1647 after a popular revolt in the colony caused by Kieft raising taxes and losing a war with indigenous people causing many colonist to flee back to Europe. Peter S

[@JesperTeilmannOlesen]

the castle you like I believe it is off the coast of France

[@micade2518]

It's not a castle but a monastery built on top of a rock small island. It's the Mont Saint Michel, in Normandy (Nortwestern France) indeed.

[@judywelch1044]

Boy, I'm Canadian and have been to upstate NY and stood on Mountains and seen clouds. You have to travel.

[@heatherboardman7004]

Wrong on New York. It was originally called New Amsterdam. Then the British took it and renamed it New York after the Duke of York.

[@GeorgiVidinov-xz2xc]

You should react to a video of Bulgarian nature there are a few good ones I found but the one by Jacob+ Katie Schwarz is good. I think u would enjoy it

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

And if wanting to see Greek Temples, go to Italy, which had a Greek Colony for years, and much finer temples! I visited St. Michelle many years ago and the entrance road is flooded at high tide, so the Parking lot must be free!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

the first was Greece, the 2500 years old parthenon which dominates the capital city, Athenes.

[@LynxLord1991]

It saddens me he chose our cities in Denmark there are some beautiful places in nature thats cities cant compare to

[@foreignreacts]

true

[@arnodobler1096]

Dr. Ludwig is probably an architecture freak. It's the same in THIS IS GERMANY. But the shots are great.

[@astree214]

In all the video, too many towns, not enough european landscapes, I agree

[@MartinWebNatures]

In beginning around 2 minutes, might be Alcatraz former heaviest prison, not in use anymore, near France coast

[@micade2518]

Alcatraz, off the French coast?????????????????????????????????

[@MartinWebNatures]

@@micade2518 oops😱 VS

[@micade2518]

​@@MartinWebNatures Yet, it was used as a prison, due to its isolation and fortifications - even then surnamed "the Sea Bastille" or, as Victor Hugo (author of "Les Misérables", notably) put it "a toad in a reliquary" - from the French Revolution (1789) until 1863.

[@judywelch1044]

Did you say "Is that a cross"? I hope you know Christianity came to North America from Europe. You need to dive into History.

[@olgahein4384]

Made me laugh too. I live in the south of the Black Forest in Germany (which was not presented in this video) and people don't take religion serious here, except for some muslim communities. And we have crosses with corpses (and fancy little roofs above them to prevent birdies pooping all over them) at every crossroad and sometimes in the middle of nowhere in a forest.

[@maryseelie8887]

Effectivement le Mont st michel est un monastere..avec tres peu d habitants tres touristique malheureusement en ete a visite donc hors saison si vous voulez profité de ce monument Francais..❤

[@Ze_North_German]

For us Europeans it's nothing special. I'm located in Leipzig, Germany. Leipzig alone has so much to offer, like having the biggest train station in Europe. J. S. Bach lived here too. Or Halle (Saale), just a few miles away, birthplace of Georg Friedrich Händel. And so on. And if you want to, you just have to drive across the border to the next heritage site and say "Hello" to one of our friendly neighbours.

[@SomKing123]

Slovakia is my country!

[@thedeewolf]

Dude "New York" is named after York of England...

[@Mamaki1987]

Castles on an island are not that uncommon. France has them and Germany as well. And probably other countries as well.

[@gerardflynn7382]

The sights and scenes that you are seeing are far older than the US.

[@sandrogattorno4962]

16:46 Italy and nedherlands are the most bright country from the space of the world :)

[@anouk6644]

It’s the Netherlands, Belgium and the Ruhrgebiet (their biggest industrialized area and highest population density) in Germany combined that gives off all that light.

[@astree214]

Lot of night pollution, and energy waste, yes 🙄

[@anouk6644]

@@astree214 Unfortunately yes. In most places in the Netherlands you can’t see the Milky Way at night.

[@sandrogattorno4962]

@@astree214 It,s true but is already less crighter than some years ago, Nawaday the public illuminations are more smart and waste a lot less.

[@moonliteX]

google the original disney castle! i think you missed it!

[@galadballcrusher8182]

What bothers me seriously is that throughought the video and while showing places in several countries they kept slip in pictures of Meteora that are in Greece without mentioning it.

[@larrykinglk]

This simulation is embarrassing

new york first name was new amsterdam

[@ixitl4543]

And Italy?

[@HansEgonMattek]

This is not Europe, its Middle-Earth where Frodo and the Elbs live.

[@larrykinglk]

Comedian

[@sandrinecozic7214]

Il a appris quoi à l école 🤔

[@dariobotkuljak9673]

I have put a dislike, because shame on you if those landmarks you saw for the first time

[@gorgewashington1216]

over reacting instantly make me put a thumbs down

[@Kelsea-2002]

For us, all these buildings are just everyday life and we usually don't even register them consciously anymore ... They're just there.

[@adjleget1167]

one thing you dont have is history and here you see what you lack