How did Helena become Montana’s State Capital?
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How did Helena become Montana’s state capital? Was it the architecture?
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Knossos Palace on the Isle of Crete in Greece
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We flew into Heraklion on Crete, rented a car and drove a relatively short distance to the preserved historical site of Knossos. Sections are roped off for its protection, but you can still get an up-close look at the ancient ruins. Some of the ruins have been restored to give onlookers a vibrant notion of what Knossos looked like at its peak.
Read MoreRosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery on Algiers Point, Louisiana in the USA
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A short ferry ride from downtown New Orleans, across the Mississippi River will take you to Algiers Point. Algiers Point is refreshingly quiet and full of pleasant experiences, such as the Rosetree Blow Glass Studio and Gallery. The studio is housed in an old Art Deco movie house. You can watch the artists in action and even purchase a one-of-a-kind, hand-made glass item.
Read MoreOberammergau, Germany
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Oberammergau, Germany is famous for its production of a Passion Play, which was first performed in 1634, and its woodcarvers. The Oberammergau Passion Play is the result of a vow made by the inhabitants of the village when God spared them from the effects of the bubonic plague. The village is also known as the home of a long tradition of woodcarving; the Bavarian State Woodcarving School is located there. The streets of central Oberammergau are home to dozens of woodcarver shops, with pieces ranging from religious subjects, to toys, to humorous portraits.
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