The National Wallace Monument on the Abbey Craig, a hill near Stirling, in Scotland, commemorates Sir William Wallace, also known as Braveheart, the Scottish hero.
In 1296, when Edward I of England invaded Scotland, the Scottish Wars of Independence began. William Wallace fought against the English army and became very popular. On 11th september, 1297, the Scots defeated the English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. However, after defeated at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, Wallace was betrayed, captured and cruelly killed, becoming a symbol for Scotland and Freedom.
If you visit the Wallace Monument,
you´ll climb a spiral staircase that takes you to the top of the tower and see wonderful views of the Ochil Hills and the Forth Valley.
By the way, do you know how many steps this spiral staricase has?
Waiting for your anwers :)
250 more or less..
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ResponderEliminarFernando Alonso Martin 3°A
Great job, Fernando!!! That´s the correct answer :)
ResponderEliminarYou can even buy a T-shirt at the gift shop in the tower that says: "I´ve climbed the 246 steps"