c’est fou!
For centuries the northern part of Aquitaine, Poitou was a border country and the site of such battles as that of Vouillé in 507, Charles Martel’s victory over the Muslims in 732, the Anglo-French Battle of Poitiers in 1356, and the Battle of Moncontour in 1569.
Ellis Island’s popularity stems from its profound connection to American history, its powerful representation of the immigrant experience, and the opportunity it offers for personal and educational discovery.
The towers symbolize the three citadels of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta and La Montale), while the hills represent the three summits of Monte Titano. The motto “LIBERTAS”
“Human nature doesn’t change – like a stick of Brighton rock you bite all the way down and still read ‘BRIGHTON’!”
“You buy a Ferrari when you want to be someone. You buy a Lamborghini when you are someone.”
