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Monday, 3 August 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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Glastonbury
King Henry II heard the story about the legendary ruler's grave on the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey from a Welsh bard.
Henry II shared this news with the prior of the abbey. When the monastery was rebuilt after the fire ...
Vienna
In Vindobona, Emperor Marcus Aurelius died in 180.
There, Emperor Commodus made peace with the Marcomans and Quads (Germanic peoples), ending the Marco ...
Potsdam
The one-story palace built in the gardens was intended to be only a summer residence, for the private use of the king and his guests.
Fryderyk planned to spend time there sans souci (without worries), devoting time to his interests an ...
Paris
The longest street in Paris is rue Vaugirard.
It is located in the 15th arrondissement and is 4,36 kilometers long.
Munich
The first people lived in Munich between the 7th and 6th centuries BC.
In the times of the Roman Empire, there was a road near the city on which a Roman settlement was built.
Munich
The official date of foundation of the city is June 14, 1158.
However, it is known that it existed earlier because fragments of pottery shards from the period pre ...
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.
Chicago
While in Chicago, it is worth visiting the Museum of Science and Industry.
It is the largest museum dedicated to science and engineering in this region. In the museum you can ...
Potsdam
The area in which Potsdam is located was formed from a series of large moraines left over from the last glaciation.
Forests and lakes dominate the city's landscape. Only a quarter of its area is built-up, the rest is green areas.There are about 20 lakes and rivers in Potsdam and its surroundings.
Paris
The Louvre Museum is the most visited museum in the world.
Every year it attracts around 10 million visitors.