Calvados, Manche and Orne departments have a huge number of fascinating attractions that can hardly be visited all in one visit to Normandy. Perhaps the most impressive historical monuments can be found in Calvados. The famous allied landing in Normandy was on its territory. Caen Memorial Museum is dedicated to this event. Moreover, the museum has one of the biggest expositions dedicated to the Second World War. Falaise Memorial is dedicated to life and survival of civilians during the War. The Museum of the Atlantic Wall in Ouistreham is a remarkable place you should definitely visit. There are also museums dedicated to the history of the struggle against fascism in Vierville-sur-Mer, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Arromanches-les-Bains, Bayeux, Courseulles-sur-Mer and Ranville.
However, Bayeux is famous not only for the events of the Second World War. The magnificent monument of medieval history, a tapestry of Bayeux, created at the end of 11 is held here. It was officially recognized by UNESCO as part of the world heritage. Bayeux Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux which is built on the site of the crypt of the 3rd century. The first Romanesque part of the 11th century was rebuilt several times, and only in the 15th century, the temple got its final appearance. Do not pass by Caen Castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1060. The construction was sieged and bombarded for several times but it is still a well preserved ancient monument. The old port in Honfleur also deserves your attention.
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