The Foire du Trône is undoubtedly the oldest fair in France. Its history dates back to Lothair of France and the year 957, but it was not until 1805 that a small fair was set up in the suburb of Saint Antoine. Over the years, the fair grew in size and

Dubbo is located about 400 kilometres northwest of Sydney. About 5 kilometres from the city centre is Taronga Western Plains Zoo, also known as Dubbo Zoo. It was established in 1977 as an extension and addition to Taronga Zoo Sydney. The idea was to

Reinhard Mey once sang "Above the clouds, freedom must be boundless". You don't go quite that high, but the balloon you climb into is 100 metres above sea level. You'll be higher than Big Ben in London. Just a few metres from Disneyland Paris - in the

The Zoo del Fin del Mundo in Ushuaia, Argentina, is considered the southernmost zoo in the world and is nestled in the impressive landscape of Tierra del Fuego National Park, about 12 kilometres west of the southernmost city on Earth. It allows visitors

The Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, is one of the most famous marine aquariums in the United States and offers visitors a fascinating mix of animal encounters, education and conservation. It opened in 1973 and is now home to over 10,000 animals,

The Mariä Himmelfahrtskirmes in Sögel is a traditional folk festival that takes place every August and is considered one of the oldest fairs in the Emsland region. It attracts numerous visitors from across the region and is a highlight of the annual

Just 20 kilometres north of Abu Dhabi Airport is Emirates Park and Zoo Resort. It was opened in 2008 as the first privately run zoo in the United Arab Emirates. It houses around one and a half thousand animals of various species: from birds and reptiles

The Michaelis Kirchweih is the largest street festival in Germany. Around 1.5 million visitors now attend the festival every year. However, there are not only rides and beer stalls, but also numerous traders and market criers. A section of the B8 trunk

The Jackelino indoor playground in Niederkassel is located in Niederkassel, North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Rhein-Sieg district between Bonn and Cologne. Visitors young and old can really let off steam in the over 4000 square metre indoor hall at

With around 1 million visitors, the Annakirmes in Düren is one of the best-known major events in North Rhine-Westphalia and also one of the largest public festivals in Germany. There are a total of 160 stands, attractions and rides.

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