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Monday, 20 April 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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Dubai
As recently as the 1960s, Dubai was a small town in the desert, where cars shared narrow roads with donkeys and camels.
The discovery of oil and gold deposits made the place one of the fastest growing, becoming a wealthy metropolis.
Saint Petersburg
The cathedral grounds contain the tombs of all Russian tsars, beginning with Peter I.
The exception is Peter II, grandson of Peter I, the last descendant in the male line of the Romanov dynasty. He is buried in the Arkhangelsk Cathedral in Moscow.
Glastonbury
There is a tower on Glastonbury Hill, which is the remains of a church that once stood here.
According to legend, the hill was the entrance to Avon, a hidden kingdom of the underworld. In the 6 ...
San Gimignano
In 1990, the historic center of San Gimignano was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The town is also known for its saffron, Golden Ham, pecorino cheese, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano ...
Kaliningrad
The history of Kaliningrad can be divided into four periods.
The first one is the Old Prussian settlement known as Twangeste, before 1255 The second period was ...
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad is the largest city and administrative center of the Kaliningrad Oblast.
It is the westernmost subject of Russia.
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 ...
Bruges
Bruges is home to the College of Europe.
It is a prestigious college, training in European economics, law, and politics.
Glastonbury
Glastonbury is a small town in Great Britain, in Somerset.
Bratislava
The city's greatest prosperity occurred in the 18th century, during the reign of Maria Theresa Habsburg.
The castle was then expanded, the first theater was founded and the first magazine was published. Nu ...