Cities

Tradition says that the city was founded by Androclus, the son of the Athenian king Kodros.

In Palermo, there is the Orto Botanico di Palermo-Botanical Garden, which dates back to 1779.

According to tradition, Joseph of Arimathea brought the legendary cup called the Holy Grail to Glastonbury.

The city lies in a valley formed by the Papireto, Kemoni, and Oreto rivers.

The length of Tallinn's coast is 46 kilometers.

Between the 12th and 15th centuries, Ghent was one of the largest cities outside of Italy, second only to Paris.

While most people in China do not speak English, most inhabitants of Shanghai know at least the basics.

The towers, although a status symbol for their founders, served mainly defensive functions.

St. Petersburg has 41 universities, more than 170 scientific research institutions, more than two thousand libraries, the Pulkovo Observatory, the Mariinsky Theater, and the world-renowned 1862 Philharmonic Hall.

Philadelphia was the first capital of the United States.