Cities

The documented history of the city dates back to the 9th century, although there is evidence of inhabiting the area as far back as the Stone Age.

Florence is so rich in works of art that some first-time visitors experience the Stendhal syndrome.

The first modern zoo in the world was established in Hamburg.

In the 20th century, Bremen, a liberal and socially democratic city, lost its autonomy under Hitler's rule.

The city's main river is the Los Angeles River, which is seasonal in most sections.

The official language of Tallinn is Estonian.

The central square of the city is Marienplatz, which is surrounded by the city's oldest monuments.

In the 7th century BC, the city was destroyed by the Kimmerians - a nomadic Indo-European people most likely coming from the vicinity of Crimea and the parts of today's Ukraine adjacent to Crimea.

Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn, two great composers of classical music, were born in Hamburg.

When the Duke of Parma took over the city, persecution of Calvinists began in 1584.