Cities

In 1465, King Matthias Corvinus, a comprehensively educated man, inspired by the ideas of the Renaissance and in contact with the first Italian scholars, founded a university in Bratislava (then Pozsony) - Universitas Istropolitana.

Madrid has a large number of churches, some of which are some of the finest works of Spanish religious art. The oldest church that has survived to this day is San Nicolás de los Servitas. Its belfry dates back to the 12th century and is the oldest architectural element of the building.

It took 120 years to build St. Peter's Basilica.

San Gimignano’s downfall came in 1348, when the city was hit by an epidemic of plague (the Black Death).

Philadelphia was the first capital of the United States.

Helsinki also has Europe’s largest sobering house.

The city’s main square is Piazza della Cisterna.

A revolt of the union of Greek cities in Asia Minor broke out against Persian rule, to which Ephesus did not join.

Weißbier and Helles are traditional Bavarian beers. Helles is especially popular in Munich.

Olomouc has many historic townhouses and palaces.