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Construction of the new fortress of Sankt-Piter-Burch (later called St. Petersburg) began after Russia won the battles of the Northern War against the Swedes and gained access to the Baltic Sea.

The most famous city park is Buen Retiro Park (El Retiro).

One of the most important monuments in Bruges is the one commemorating the events from below Kortrijk, the Battle of the Golden Spurs.

In the 15th century, an important figure for Florence was Girolamo Savonarola - a Dominican, religious and political reformer, who was considered a heretic and schismatic by the Catholic Church.

There are 1 803 statues and 173 museums in the city.

In the 15th century, King Sigismund of Luxembourg recognized Bratislava as a free city.

Public displays of affection for one another are not welcome there either.

Already in the first half of the 18th century, St. Petersburg became one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

In Vindobona, Emperor Marcus Aurelius died in 180.

Annually, it is visited by over 30 million tourists.