Erfurt Zoo is one of Germany's largest zoological gardens and is idyllically situated on the Roter Berg hill in the north of Thuringia's capital. Covering an area of around 63 hectares, the zoo offers a natural home to more than 1,000 animals of over 130

In the north-west of England, in the county of Lancashire, you will find the coastal town of Blackpool and the Blackpool Central Pier, one of the town's three piers, right on the Irish Sea. Near the disused Blackpool Central railway station, about 550

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Around 60 showmen are registered for the summer festival at the Grugahalle. Various rides, carousels and, of course, snack bars ensure first-class funfair fun. A children's flea market will be held just around the corner. This is free of charge for

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The carnival fair takes place on the Grote Markt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Sint-Truiden / Saint-Trond station

- by bus - bus stop Naamsepoort

By car:

- Venue: Grote Markt

Parking facilities:

- Parking Indigo Sint-Truiden Centrum

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