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Thursday, 22 October 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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Copenhagen
Copenhagen obtained city rights in 1254.
San Francisco
The famous Japanese fortune cookies were first served at the Benkyodo bakery in San Francisco.
Although they are commonly considered a Chinese invention, they were born in Kyoto, Japan during the ...
Vienna
“The golden period” for the city was the 18th century.
At that time there was a significant development of trade, industry, culture, and art.
San Francisco
During the Great Depression in San Francisco, not a single bank failed.
Moreover, one of the most significant investments - the Golden Gate Bridge - was built during this p ...
Rome
The 1960 Summer Olympic Games were held in Rome.
The first Olympic Games were scheduled to be held in Rome in 1908, but were canceled due to a volcanic eruption and moved to London.
Hamburg
It is the second most populous city in Germany.
Hamburg has a population of approximately 1.85 million people.
Rome
The Column of Trajan is 39.83 meters high. It is an important city monument commemorating Emperor Trajan's victory over the Dacians.
Built between 106 and 113 A.D., it is covered with reliefs depicting 155 scenes with 2,662 figures, ...
Rome
Money in the Trevi Fountain.
Every night, about 3,000 euros are fished from the bottom of the Trevi Fountain. The money goes to the Caritas Foundation, which helps needy families in the Rome area.
Madrid
Unofficially, it became the capital of Spain in 1561 when Philip II moved his court here. This move accelerated the city's development.
Although in the middle of the 16th century it had a population of just over 20,000, by the end of th ...
Rome
The original Roman settlement was built on the Palatine. The settlement is called "Roma quadrata".
The Palatine is one of the seven hills of the city. From the time of Octavian Augustus, imperial pal ...