Lemond-saint Michel, rochy cone shpaed islet in the gulf of saint Mclo connected by a Causeway with the mainland. The islet clebrated for its Benecitine abbey has small housed and shops on its lowest level, The monstic buildings many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church about 73 m above sea level. The Archangel Michel appeared here in the year 708, The Abbdy takes the name of mont saint Michel.
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Érd: Hungary
Érd is a city in Pest county, Central Hungary, in the Budapest agglomeration.
History
The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeological findings indicate that prehistoric men lived here 50.000 years ago.
Érd itself was first mentioned in documents in 1243. The name comes either from the word erd? ("forest") or from ér ("stream").
During the Ottoman occupation of Hungary Érd was captured by the Turks in 1543, after the castle of Székesfehérvár fell. The Turks built a motte castle and a djami (mosque) here. In 1684 the army led by Charles of Lorraine defeated the Turks near Érd.
Tourist sights
Saint Michael Church
Turkish
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