Ixelles is one of the nineteen municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. Ixelles is located in the suburbs towards the south of Brussels‘ city centre and is geographically bisected by the City of Brussels. It is generally considered an affluent area of the city and is particularly noted for its communities of European and Congolese immigrants. In common with all of Brussels‘ municipalities, […]
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Mechelen is a city and municipality in the province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region of Belgium. Though now in the shadow of Brussels, Mechelen is a historically important city in its own right. From 1506 to 1530 it was the capital of the Netherlands under Margaret of Austria. In 1559 it became an archbishopric, a sign of great importance. It was […]
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean or Sint-Jans-Molenbeek , often simply called Molenbeek, is one of 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium). Located in the western part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, from which it is separated by the Brussels–Charleroi Canal, as well as by the municipalities of Anderlecht, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Dilbeek, Jette and Koekelberg. The Molenbeek brook, from which it takes its name, flows through the municipality. In common with all […]
Mons is the capital of the Belgian province of Hainaut, in the region of Wallonia. Together with the Czech city of Plzeň, Mons was the European Capital of Culture in 2015. At its center is the Grand Place, a large cobblestone square dotted with cafes. It’s lined with buildings in a mix of architectural styles, notably the centuries-old Town Hall. Nearby is the 17th-century […]
Leuven is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels. Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region Flemish Region Province Flemish Brabant Arrondissement Leuven Government • Mayor Mohamed Ridouani • Governing party/ies SP.A, Groen, CD&V Area • Total 56.63 km2 (21.86 sq mi) Population • Total 101,396 • Density 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) Sights Secular The Town Hall, built between […]
Anderlecht is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium. Located in the south-western part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, Forest, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, and Saint-Gilles, as well as the Flemish municipalities of Dilbeek and Sint-Pieters-Leeuw. In common with all of Brussels‘ municipalities, it is legally bilingual (French–Dutch). There are several historically and architecturally distinct districts within Anderlecht. Country Belgium Community Flemish CommunityFrench […]
Namur is a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium. It is both the capital of the province of Namur and of Wallonia, hosting the Parliament of Wallonia, Walloon Government and administration. Namur stands at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers and straddles three different regions – Hesbaye to the north, Condroz to the south-east, and Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse to the south-west. The city of Charleroi is located to the west. The language spoken is French. Country Belgium Community French Community […]
Schaerbeek is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region (Belgium). Located in the north-eastern part of the region, it is bordered by the City of Brussels, Etterbeek, Evere and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode. The eastern part of Schaerbeek (the area that includes Vergote Square, Boulevard Lambermont/Lambermontlaan, the Fleurs Quarter, Jamblinne de Meux Square, the Diamant Quarter and Josaphat Park) is a affluent area noted for its architecture […]
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and of Brussels Capital Region. It is entirely surrounded by Dutch-speaking Flanders and its constituent Flemish Brabant province. As headquarters of many European institutions, Brussels might also be considered something of a capital for the European Union. Being at the crossroads of cultures (the Germanic in the North and the Romance in the South) and playing […]
Magdeburg – a City Pulsating with LifeThere are plenty of good arguments for the City of Otto as a top location Magdeburg is an attractive major city that is an excellent place to live for all generations. Alongside its wide variety of cultural and leisure activities, sports and educational facilities and care and support services […]
Liège is a major Wallooncity and municipality and the capital of the Belgian province of Liège. The central area of Liège is rather an interesting combination of a historic neighbourhoods (dotted with a few extremely brutalist buildings from the 1960s and 70s), rather elegant 19th century ones with wide boulevards, tall apartment buildings (including Art Deco ones), the Meuse river and a […]
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Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos. Country Belgium Community French Community Region Wallonia Province Hainaut Arrondissement Charleroi Government • Mayor Paul Magnette (PS) • Governing party/ies PS, CDH, MR Area • Total 102.08 km2 (39.41 sq mi) Population • Total 201,816 • Density 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi) The city centre is pleasant, people can be easy-going. It has become well-known to budget flyers as a […]
Kiel – das ist Dynamik & Balance am Meer. Kiel ist die Landeshauptstadt Schleswig-Holsteins. Und zugleich die nördlichste Großstadt Deutschlands. Kiel wächst. Kiel – das ist Dynamik & Balance am Meer Kiel ist Landeshauptstadt Schleswig-Holsteins. Und zugleich die nördlichste Großstadt Deutschlands. Die Kieler Förde reicht bis in das Herz der Stadt – sie öffnet den Menschen Horizonte […]
Ghent is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the third largest in the country, exceeded in size only by Brussels and Antwerp. It is a port and university city. The ten-day-long Ghent Festival (Gentse Feesten in Dutch) is held every year and attended by about 1–1.5 million visitors. Country Belgium Community Flemish Community Region […]
Antwerp is a city in Belgium and the capital of Antwerp province in the Flemish Region. Antwerp is on the River Scheldt, linked to the North Sea by the river’s Westerschelde estuary. The Port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world, ranking second in Europe and within the top 20 globally. The city is also known for its diamond industry and trade. The inhabitants of […]
In Braunschweig you can enjoy the versatile offers of a historically-developed big city with the special charm of a vibrant city centre and green recreational oases. First documented in 1031, Braunschweig has developed since the 12th century under the strong influence of the Guelphs and the Hanseatic League. Today, Braunschweig is the largest town between […]
Die blaue Stadt Ultramarin ist das Gelsenkirchen-Blau Die Farbe blau und Gelsenkirchen gehören zusammen. Ja. Aber es ist nicht das Königsblau des FC Schalke 04, wie Fußballfreunde jetzt glauben mögen. Das „Gelsenkirchen blau“ ist ultramarin. Diese Farbe hat das stilisierte G des Stadtlogos. So wie die Schwamm-Reliefs des Künstlers Yves Klein im Musiktheater im Revier. […]
Warum besuchen Touristen Mönchengladbach? Warum können wir alle stolz auf unsere Stadt sein? Mönchengladbach attraktiver zu machen und im Umfeld zu positionieren ist nur eines der vielen Ziele, für die wir uns seit Gründung der Marketing Gesellschaft im Jahr 2002 engagieren. Wir möchten mit einer Identität für Mönchengladbach werben, die für eine moderne, dynamische, wirtschaftlich […]
Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,175,601 residents as of 2018, in an area of more than 105 square kilometres (41 square miles). Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe’s major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science and arts. The City of Paris is the centre and seat of government of the Île-de-France, or Paris Region, which has […]
Die StädteRegion Aachen ist ein innovativer Gemeindeverband und besteht aus den Städten Aachen, Alsdorf, Baesweiler, Eschweiler, Herzogenrath, Monschau, Stolberg und Würselen sowie den Gemeinden Simmerath und Roetgen. Urheber: Prospekt – Fernsehproduktion GmbH Die StädteRegion Aachen ist Rechtsnachfolgerin des Kreises Aachen und hat zum 21. Oktober 2009 seine Aufgaben, das Personal, Schulden und Vermögen übernommen. Die […]
Ihr wollt als Gast in Augsburg übernachten oder sucht Informationen zu Stadtführungen und Programmvorschläge für euren Aufenthalt in Augsburg? Dann helfen euch unsere Kollegen von Regio Augsburg Tourismus gerne weiter. Entweder online unter www.augsburg-tourismus.de oder persönlich per E-Mail, Telefon oder vor Ort in der Touristinformation. Viele Augsburger und Besucher aus der Region denken beim Winter in Augsburg […]
Bereits vor mehr als 5.000 Jahren siedelten Menschen im Gebiet zwischen Rhein und Taunus. Schon der römische Geschichtsschreiber Plinius berichtete von den heißen Quellen, für die Wiesbaden bekannt ist. Wiesbaden ist die Landeshauptstadt des Landes Hessen und mit seinen 15 Thermal- und Mineralquellen eines der ältesten Kurbäder Europas. In der nach Frankfurt am Main zweitgrößten […]
Alba is considered the capital of the Langhe, and has big-city confidence and energy while retaining all the grace and warmth of a small rural town. Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the UNESCOHuman Heritage hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for its white truffle and wine production. The confectionery group Ferrero is based there. The […]
Münster is a multi-faceted city. It is a city of science and learning, the City of Westphalian Peace, the capital city of bicycles and Germany’s Climate Protection Capital. Westphalia’s longstanding regional capital is a young city, not least thanks to its 50,000 students. It is an outstanding place to live, work, learn and research. It […]
Maranello is a town and comune in the province of Modena in Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy , 18 km from Modena , with a population of 17,504 as of 2017. It is known worldwide as the home of Ferrari and the Formula One racing team, Scuderia Ferrari . Maranello was also home to coachbuilding firm Carrozzeria Scaglietti , owned by Ferrari. Ferrari SpA Maranello has been the location for the Ferrari factory since the early 1940s, meanwhile during World War […]
Scandicci is a comune (municipality) of c. 50,000 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Florence in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 6 kilometres (4 miles) southwest of Florence. Scandicci borders the following municipalities: Campi Bisenzio, Florence, Impruneta, Lastra a Signa, Montespertoli, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Signa. The settlement of Scandicci appeared in 1774 as Torri, and was later enlarged to incorporate several neighbouring communities. Main sights Villa i Collazzi, […]
Karlsruhe ist mit über 300.000 Einwohnern die zweitgrößte Stadt des Landes Baden-Württemberg. Sie liegt rechtsrheinisch in der Trinationalen Metropolregion Oberrhein, ist Verwaltungssitz des Regierungsbezirks Karlsruhe und des Landkreises Karlsruhe und bildet selbst einen Stadtkreis (kreisfreie Stadt). Im Westen grenzt Karlsruhe an den Rhein und das Land Rheinland-Pfalz. Die Stadt ist Oberzentrum für die Region Mittlerer […]
Scafati is a city and comune in the province of Salerno, in the Campania region of southern Italy. Geography Scafati is situated on the river Sarno. Under the bridge over the river into the village, the Sarno divides into a primary and two secondary branches. The town is bordered by Angri, Boscoreale, Poggiomarino, Pompei, San Marzano sul Sarno, San Valentino Torio, Sant’Antonio Abate and Santa Maria la Carità. History In the […]
Territory is predominantly hilly and mountainous, with many parallel valleys that run along rivers and creeks. The northern part of the territory presents a rough and desolate landscape, while the southern part is tamer and dotted with numerous tiny villages. Chieti is a city and comune (municipality) in Central Italy, 200 kilometres (124 miles) east by northeast of Rome. It is […]
Mannheim ist sich seiner globalen Verantwortung bewusst. Als starke Stadtgesellschaft möchten wir mit unserem Wissen und unserer Erfahrung mittels unseres mit der Bürgerschaft erarbeiteten Leitbildes Mannheim 2030 einen Beitrag zur Erreichung der globalen Nachhaltigkeitsziele leisten. Mannheim will Vorbild sein für das Zusammenleben in Metropolen. Die Stadt bietet eine vorbildliche, urbane Lebensqualität mit hoher Sicherheit als […]
Rho is a town and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 14 kilometres (9 miles) northwest of Milan. Coat of arms The coat of arms of the municipality is the wheel with five spokes, crest of the Capitanei de Raude family, vassals of Sassonia and Bavaria dukes.[9] The five spokes are recalling five emperors: Henry the Fowler, Otto I, Otto […]
Die kommunale Gebietsreform des Jahres 1973 bedeutete nach der Auflösung des Kreises Bielefeld für die kreisfreie Stadt einen erheblichen Gebiets- und Bevölkerungszuwachs, da bisher selbständige Kommunen zu neuen Stadtbezirken der Stadt Bielefeld zusammengefasst wurden. Heute ist das Stadtgebiet in zehn Stadtbezirke eingeteilt. Bielefelds Stadtbild ist gekennzeichnet vom selbstverständlichen Miteinander kranker und gesunder Menschen. Das Evangelische […]
Battipaglia is a town and a comune in the province of Salerno, in the Campania region of south-western Italy. HIGHLIGHTS The third most populous city of the province, it is renowned for the production of buffalo mozzarella and for the various agricultural crops, which make Battipaglia one of the most fertile territories of the Sele plain (of which it is also the leading industrial hub). […]
A town and its river, an indissoluble relationship that has made of Pordenone what it appears today in the eyes of the tourist: a town still very much tied to its past, as testified by the historical buildings, frescoes and monuments of the charming old town , yet a center also ready to embrace the challenges of […]
Rovigo lies in the Polesine, between the Po and Adige, along the banks of the Adigetto canal, enveloped in the mysterious fascination of an ‚amphibious‘ nature in which man has for centuries tried to dominate, finally learning to live with it, respecting its power and unpredictability. Rovigo is a town and comune in the Veneto region of Northeast Italy, the capital of the […]