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Doc Sportello

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4. The best thing about visiting historical sites in Europe is that they are not over commercialized

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Aug 29, 2022, 08:12 AM

Aug 2022

You don't have billboards and theme parks and while there my be a few stores selling kitsch they are limited. Normandy is one of the last places on my bucket list to travel to. Europe is a special place to visit because it is not like America in its treatment of its history and culture. Please don't become like us.

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France: D-Day Tribute or Theme Park? Battle Rages Over Normandy Plan [View all] appalachiablue Aug 2022 OP

How awful. LisaM Aug 2022 #1

Agree, the proposal reeks of commercialization, hope it fails. I loved the trip appalachiablue Aug 2022 #2

"They talk creating the 'wow factor' of a 'sensational show' ..." irisblue Aug 2022 #3

Yes, "wow." The D-Day site can't be reduced to a screen show attraction, appalachiablue Aug 2022 #5

The best thing about visiting historical sites in Europe is that they are not over commercialized Doc Sportello Aug 2022 #4

Amen, you said it all! appalachiablue Aug 2022 #6