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Sunday, 25 January 2026
37 facts about Saint Petersburg
37 facts about Saint Petersburg
A city of many names
It was a dream and a matter of prestige for the Romanov dynasty to gain access to the Baltic Sea and build a metropolis to testify to Russia's emergin ...

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Epheseus
In the 3rd century, Ephesus was invaded by the Goths, who plundered the city.
The silted estuary cut the city off from the sea, which resulted in its loss of economic importance. ...
Florence
Florence is so rich in works of art that some first-time visitors experience the Stendhal syndrome.
It is a type of neurotic disorder manifested by rapid heartbeat, dizziness, disorientation, and even ...
Tallinn
During World War II, the city changed its occupants twice.
From 1940 it was under Soviet occupation, from 1941 under German occupation, and in 1944 it came und ...
Palermo
In Palermo, there is the Orto Botanico di Palermo-Botanical Garden, which dates back to 1779.
It is a both botanical garden and a scientific and educational institution of the Faculty of Botany ...
Paris
Annually, it is visited by over 30 million tourists.
It is among the most visited cities in the world.
Chicago
Spray paint was invented by Ed Seymour, a salesman who lived and lived in Chicago.
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is an important commercial and military seaport.
The port is located on the Vistula Lagoon on the Pregolya River and has been open to international s ...
Los Angeles
Palm trees are common in the Los Angeles area.
Palm trees are common in the Los Angeles area. The official tree of Los Angeles is the coral tree (E ...
Hamburg
Hamburg is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Alster.
It was by them in the 4th century BC the first inhabitants settled and established a permanent resid ...
Helsinki
Finnish and Swedish are the official languages in Helsinki.
77.1 percent of citizens speak Finnish as their mother tongue, and 5.6 percent speak Swedish. The re ...