Muswell Hill is a 100m high suburb located 9km north of Charing Cross. Area was granted to nuns by Bishop of London in 12th century. Name comes from miraculous "Mossy Well" believed to cure Scottish king Malcolm IV. River Moselle derives name from district, originally known as Mosa or Mosella
Leith is a port area in northern Edinburgh, founded at Water of Leith mouth. Earliest historical references are in 1128 Holyrood Abbey charter. Settlement evidence includes medieval wharf edges from 12th century
Tampere is Finland's third most populous municipality with 260,000 inhabitants. Located between two lakes, with 18m water level difference. Known as "Manchester of the North" and "Sauna Capital of the World". Metropolitan area has approximately 423,000 inhabitants
Held in Shanghai from May to October 2010 on Huangpu River banks. Largest World's Fair site at 5.28 square km. Record 73 million visitors, including 4.25 million foreigners. Most expensive World Expo with 11.964 billion yuan operating cost
Şişli wasn't settled until mid-19th century. Tatavla quarter founded in 16th century. Real settlement started with 1870 Beyoğlu fire. Osmanbey district named after Matbaacı Osman Bey's mansion
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