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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
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But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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This peculiar, and very locally flavoured event, also takes place on 2 July
If you happen to be in Siena either on 2 July or 16 August, you will stumble upon one of the most exhilarating sports events in the world probably – the Palio di Siena horse race. It pits colourfully dressed jockeys each representing a different neighbourhood of the city. The two-day event has been taking place at the Piazza del Campo since 1633 and is not to be missed.
If you’ve ever been to this wonderful Tuscan city, you might have wondered about the quirky shape of its central square, which represents a type of a leaning irregular plate, or an amphitheatre if you wish. The edges of the square form the track of the horse race completing a loop that has to be run in three laps before the winner is determined.
The entire thing lasts no more than a minute and a half, yet it is surrounded by so much excitement and customs that have defined the meaning of hyper-local pride like in no other place on Earth.
The roots of the Siena race go back even before 1633 and point to an ingrained custom of the town residents to entertain themselves with games and keep up a competitive spirit between the contrade, as the traditional 17 districts are known. The Piazza del Campo has hosted jousting, bullfighting and even buffalo riding throughout the preceding centuries.
Initially, the Palio only took place on 2 July but then, since 1701, a second date (16 August) was added to the calendar. No one is exactly sure why this happened, but it did give rise to a new custom where the winning contrada would organize the August event. The latter duty has been taken over by the city council to ensure that the race wouldn’t fail to happen due to financial difficulties on the part of the contrada.
Initially, the race was a messy affair that involved a lot of falls and injuries. Since the end of the 18th century only 10 contrade have been allowed to compete at the same time - the seven which did not participate in the previous year's Palio and three others chosen by drawing lots.
Each of the two races is preceded by Corteo Storico, a parade of the residents dressed in medieval costumes waving flags of the contrade. The winning contrada gets awarded the drappellone, a silk banner trophy and it can keep it until the following year.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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