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Thursday, 13 August 2026
20 facts about Stuttgart
20 facts about Stuttgart
A German city with the highest standard of wealth
Stuttgart is one of the largest agglomerations in Germany, the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a city with a rich wine tradition, the ...

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Helsinki
Helsinki covers an area of 715 square kilometers.
The city is divided into eight districts, which are subdivided into 34 basic districts, divided into ...
Florence
In the 15th century, Florence was one of the largest cities in Europe.
It had a population of 60.000 and was considered a wealthy and economically successful city. Florenc ...
Philadelphia
Before the arrival of Europeans to the American continent in the 17th century, the area of today's Philadelphia was inhabited by indigenous people - Lenape Indians, also called Delaware Indians.
They formed the small village of Shackamaxon. Most of the Delaware Indians were pushed from their la ...
Munich
In 1919, one of the largest film studios in Europe - Emelka Studios - was established in Munich.
Today it is known as Bavaria Studios. There are 25 photo studios on 36 hectares belonging to the stu ...
Shanghai
Shanghai experienced a large outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2022, leading to a lockdown of the entire city from April 5th to June 1st.
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 ...
Bruges
The relic is placed in a crystal vial, and this one is inside a small glass vessel decorated at each end with a gold crown.
It is usually stored in the tabernacle of the side altar but is regularly brought out for adoration ...
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to the largest diocese (by population) in the United States, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
It brings together five million Catholics.
Florence
The Galeria dell'Accademia houses Michelangelo's David - probably the most famous work of art in the world.
It is one of the most important works of Renaissance sculpture, next to the Pieta, the most famous s ...
Madrid
During the Civil War that broke out on July 17, 1936, Madrid became a besieged fortress.
For more than two years, the troops of the Second Spanish Republic defended the city against conques ...