The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

The Klötzer Martinimarkt can be traced back to St Martin's Day. On this day, all the farmers' harvest work was completed and the financial year ended, so to speak. Maidservants and farmhands changed employers at the St Martin's market. People traded at

Twice a year, the Erfurt Folk Festival takes place on the Domplatz. In April as the "Erfurter Altstattfrühling" and in October as the "Erfurter Oktoberfest". Both festivals are among the largest in Thuringia.

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By public transport -

Less than 20 kilometres east of Victory Square in Adelaide is Cleland Wildlife Park. Since 1967, it has been a major attraction in South Australia to promote a greater appreciation of nature. In the park itself, more than 130 animal species are kept on

In the French municipality of Lussault-sur-Loire in the canton of Amboise and about thirty minutes by car from the university city of Tours, you will find the Grand Aquarium de Touraine, which opened in 1994 under the name Aquarium du Val de Loire and

Depuis plus de 350 ans, la ville de Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock, en Rhénanie-du-Nord-Westphalie, célèbre chaque année en octobre le marché Pollhans ou Pollhansmarkt, qui dure trois jours. Outre la fête foraine avec ses manèges pour petits et grands,

The Christkindlesmarkt forms the traditional heart of the event and is divided into two main areas: the so-called ‘Lichtweihnacht’ (Christmas of Lights) unfolds on the market square against the backdrop of the iconic pyramid and the town hall. Here,

The funfair takes place in the city centre on the Graanmarkt.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Ninove station (700m walk)

- by bus - bus stop Graanmarkt

By car:

- Venue: Graanmarkt

Parking facilities:

- Mallaardparking 2 car park

The Augustuskermis in Zottegem is a traditional and lively folk festival known for its unique combination of fairground atmosphere, sporting competitions and festive highlights.

The Augustuskermis is more than just a fairground; it is a central meeting

A good 55 kilometres east of Italy's capital Rome, on the A1 autostrada, lies the town of Valmontone with its more than 15,000 inhabitants. The mighty Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with its 365 rooms dominates the townscape from afar. It was built in 1654-1670