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Saturday, 27 September 2025
20 facts about Stuttgart
20 facts about Stuttgart
A German city with the highest standard of wealth
Stuttgart is one of the largest agglomerations in Germany, the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is a city with a rich wine tradition, the ...

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Ghent
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After the fire, the temple was rebuilt by famous architects: Skoptas and Proksiles, and the figures were decorated.
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Potsdam
Potsdam received city rights in 1345.
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Epheseus
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Epheseus
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