WebThe precise origin of Medieval Latin foresta is obscure. Some authorities claim the word derives from the Late Latin phrase forestam silvam, denoting "the outer wood"; others claim the word is a latinisation of the Frankish *forhist, denoting "forest, wooded country", and was assimilated to forestam silvam, pursuant to the common practice of Frankish …

WebGeography. Pantalica is located on a limestone promontory surrounded by a deep gorge formed by the Anapo and Calcinara rivers between the towns of Ferla and Sortino in south-eastern Sicily.In addition to its archaeological interest it is an important nature reserve (Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica), with a variety of local flora and fauna and natural …

WebThe Louvre (English: / ˈ l uː v (r ə)/ LOOV(-rə)), or the Louvre Museum (French: Musée du Louvre [myze dy luvʁ] ()), is the world's most-visited museum, and an historic landmark in Paris, France.It is the home of some of the best-known works of art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Nonetheless, the Louvre still topped the list of most-visited art …

WebGeography. The Zugspitze belongs to the Wetterstein range of the Northern Limestone Alps.The Austria–Germany border goes right over the mountain. There used to be a border checkpoint at the summit but, since Germany and Austria are now both part of the Schengen zone, the border crossing is no longer manned.. The exact height of the Zugspitze was …