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Friday, 28 August 2026
20 facts about Stuttgart
20 facts about Stuttgart
A German city with the highest standard of wealth
Stuttgart is one of the largest agglomerations in Germany, the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a city with a rich wine tradition, the ...

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Ghent
Ghent had five or six apothecaries who held university degrees or certificates of having passed examinations in their field.
The city had theater societies and clubs for the townspeople. Printing was also developing significantly there.
Copenhagen
In 1479, the University of Copenhagen was founded, and until 1771 it had its court, law, and prison.
Only in the 18th century did the university submit to municipal jurisdiction.
Saint Petersburg
St. Petersburg's streetcar network was launched in 1907.
In the late 1980s, it reached the peak of its development and became the largest streetcar network in the world, as documented in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Shanghai
Apart from traditional cuisine, the people of Shanghai love KFC.
The first KFC opened in 1989 and has continuously been one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in the city.
Copenhagen
The Tivoli Gardens amusement park, which has been operating since 1843, became the inspiration for the creation of Disneyland.
In 1951, Walt Disney visited, taking notes on the park's smallest details. Then he said that he wanted to build a park that would reflect the peaceful and joyful atmosphere of Copenhagen park.
Saint Petersburg
Built by Peter I, the city was to be entirely made of brick.
It was being built in very difficult conditions (swampy, unfamiliar terrain, low temperatures). The ...
Madrid
One of the city's most important squares is Puerta del Sol. The name of this place means the gate of the sun, and although the name may come as a surprise today, because the square is located in the city center, in the 15th century an eastern entrance gate to the city was located there.
The office of the president of the autonomous Community of Madrid is located in the square. There is ...
Dubai
The majority of Dubai's population is foreigners.
They are usually newcomers from South and Southeast Asia, as well as numerous expats from various countries.
Bremen
It is the eleventh largest city in Germany and the second largest city in northern Germany, after Hamburg.
Together with Bremerhaven and Oldenburg, it belongs to one of the eleven metropolitan regions in Germany - the northwestern metropolitan region.
Chicago
Spray paint was invented by Ed Seymour, a salesman who lived and lived in Chicago.