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Tuesday, 16 December 2025
37 facts about Saint Petersburg
37 facts about Saint Petersburg
A city of many names
It was a dream and a matter of prestige for the Romanov dynasty to gain access to the Baltic Sea and build a metropolis to testify to Russia's emergin ...

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Helsinki
Helsinki has a humid continental climate, similar to that on the coast of Hokkaido or Nova Scotia (one of Canada’s thirteen provinces).
Winters in Helsinki are much warmer than in northern Finland (the moderating influence of the Baltic ...
Potsdam
The history of Potsdam spans over a thousand years.
The area where Potsdam is located has been inhabited by humans probably since the Bronze Age. After ...
Glastonbury
Nowadays, Glastonbury is a religious center associated not only with Christianity but also with pagan practices.
There are many shops in the city selling pagan or magical items.
Chicago
The Signature Room at the 95th restaurant is located on the 95th floor of the skyscraper at 875 N Michigan Ave.
There is a fantastic view of the city from there, which is a perfect addition to the restaurant's excellent cuisine.
Palermo
During this period, many wonderful buildings were built in Palermo by the Arab, Byzantine, and Norman masters.
Palaces and churches were built topped with Arab domes and decorated with Byzantine mosaics, such as ...
Saint Petersburg
The city's population was growing steadily.
At the beginning of the 19th century, about 300.000 people lived in St. Petersburg, in 1853 - about ...
Tallinn
The length of Tallinn's coast is 46 kilometers.
It includes three larger peninsulas: Kopli, Paljassaare and Kakumäe. The city has many public beaches, including Pirita, Stroomi, Kakumäe, Harku and Pikakari.
Chicago
The largest population center with Polish roots in Chicago is the Portage Park district.
Ghent
Ghent is an important seaport.
The mainstay of the economy is the textile, electrical machinery, chemical, leather, and food processing industries. It is a major flower breeding center.
Hamburg
However, the character of the city is beginning to change, and in 2025 the first urban high-rise building – Elbtower – is to be completed.
The 233-meter-tall building is to be built on the banks of the northern Elbe near the Elbphilharmoni ...