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Saturday, 5 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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Saint Petersburg
In 1715, the Naval Academy was opened in St. Petersburg, followed ten years later by the Academy of Sciences.
Tallinn
In the 14th century, Rewal prospered as a trading town.
Most of the city's historic center was built during this time. As an attractive city in many respect ...
Dubai
One of the world's largest malls, Dubai is home to the third-largest indoor ski slope.
Epheseus
In the 3rd century, Ephesus was invaded by the Goths, who plundered the city.
The silted estuary cut the city off from the sea, which resulted in its loss of economic importance. ...
Chicago
In the second half of the 18th century, the area around the city was entirely inhabited by Indians, mainly from the Illinois tribe.
Olomouc
Olomouc currently has at least 25 fountains.
Olomouc’s fountains are located at various points in the Old Town. Some of them stand out because of ...
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, ...
Bremen
In Bremen, in the Schnoor district, there is a house considered the smallest in the country.
It has an area of seven meters and in the past, it housed a chicken coop. In 2020, it was put up for sale for €77.777. It was bought by a German YouTuber.
Palermo
Palermo has the second-oldest university on the island.
It was officially founded in 1806, but historical sources say that medicine and law were taught here from the end of the 15th century.
Potsdam
The history of Potsdam spans over a thousand years.
The area where Potsdam is located has been inhabited by humans probably since the Bronze Age. After ...