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Sunday, 20 September 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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Munich
A Christmas market has been organized in Munich since 1310.
For almost 500 years it was called Nikolaimarkt in honor of Saint. Nicholas of Myra. In 1806 the nam ...
Los Angeles
The original name of the city was El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles del Rio de Porciuncula.
Which translates as " City of Our Lady, Queen of Angels, of the Porciuncula River."
Bruges
In 1409, the Huis ter Beurze inn opened in Bruges, which became the first stock exchange and the most developed financial market in the Netherlands in the 15th century.
The city had a thriving banking and trading system. The interests of traders were protected by 21 consuls. The famous Roles de Damme basic maritime code was also established there.
Dubai
You can't drink alcohol in public places, except in designated establishments and licensed hotels. Carrying alcohol, even in a sealed bottle, leads to a fine or arrest.
Rome
Rome has two major football clubs.
AS Roma and S.S. Lazio provide an unforgettable experience for their fans. Lazio is the older club, ...
Epheseus
In 431, the third ecumenical council was held in Ephesus.
It confirmed the dogmatic title of Mary as the Mother of God (Theotokos).
Bremen
The city center is situated on the Weser dune.
Many of Bremen's sights are located in the Old Town, an oval area surrounded by the river to the sou ...
Palermo
Palermo has at least two rings of city walls, many of which still survive today.
The first ring surrounded the ancient center of the Phoenician city. Several historic gates have been preserved in the city wall.
Madrid
The official seat of the Spanish monarch and royal family is located on the outskirts of Madrid.
The Palacio de la Zarzuela was put into use in 1635. It was built by order of Philip IV Habsburg, in ...
Tallinn
The Estonian Song Festival (Laulupidu) is one of the largest choral events in the world.
It was included on the UNESCO list as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. ...