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Friday, 6 February 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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Potsdam
In 1914, the last Prussian king and German emperor, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, signed a declaration of war against the Entente forces in the New Palace.
After the end of World War I, the era of monarchy in Germany ended, Wilhelm II abdicated and fled to ...
Saint Petersburg
To commemorate the victory over Napoleon, the Narva Gate was erected.
In honor of victories in the wars with Turkey and Persia, the Moscow Gate was erected. The Winter Palace, which suffered a fire in 1837, was also rebuilt.
Ghent
The two-time Viking invasion of Ghent contributed to the gradual decline of the city.
Between 879 and 883, the Vikings ransacked both monasteries, and the city ceased to exist.
Dubai
Islam is the dominant religion.
Hamburg
In the first week of May, the port celebrates its opening anniversary.
During the event, you can visit the decks of both old galleons and modern vessels. Musical events and pyrotechnics shows are organized.
Tallinn
There are several lakes in the city, the largest of which is Lake Ülemiste with an area of 9.6 square kilometers.
It is also the main source of drinking water for the city. The second largest lake in Tallinn is Harkusøen, with an area of 1.6 square kilometers.
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 ...
Vienna
Vienna is a statutory city - its administration is organized according to local law, contained in the city charter.
It also forms a separate state - the Republic of Austria is a federation of nine states.
Dubai
Dubai is one of the largest gold markets in the world.
It is said that the Gold Suk in the Deira district sells no less than 10 tons of gold each day. An obligatory souvenir from Dubai is "something made of gold," as it is cheaper here than anywhere.
Florence
In 1982, the historic center of Florence (Centro Storico di Firenze) was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city center is surrounded by walls built in the 15th century. Within them, in Piazza della Signo ...