Cities

In the 15th century, Florence was one of the largest cities in Europe.

Ghent's area is 156.2 square kilometers.

In 431, the third ecumenical council was held in Ephesus.

Shortly after the outbreak of the Spring of Nations in 1848, when citizens took to the streets of Vienna demanding the introduction of reforms in the country, Franz Joseph I took power, leading to the creation of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy in 1867.

Construction of the new fortress of Sankt-Piter-Burch (later called St. Petersburg) began after Russia won the battles of the Northern War against the Swedes and gained access to the Baltic Sea.

The city is divided into over 80 districts and housing estates.

Bruges became the cradle of Flemish painting.

The Jerusalemkerk Chapel has been in the hands of the Adorno family for centuries and is used for family celebrations.

Founded by the Phoenicians over 2700 years ago, the Port of Palermo is, along with the port of Messina, the main port of Sicily.

It was for the first time in history that yellow taxis appeared on the streets of Chicago.