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An interesting and unique attraction is the Le Chateau d'eau, the so-called old water tower. It was built in 1822 and has long been used for storing water. Today the beautiful tower is converted into a gallery. There are often interesting exhibitions and themed cultural events dedicated to photographic art in it.
The must see attraction is Capitolium. That’s the name of the beautiful palace built of awesome pink brick. For many years it was used for administrative purposes and has witnessed major events in the history of the city. The last large-scale reconstruction of the palace took place in the early 20th century, but architects have managed to keep intact some elements of the 16th century.

Among the cultural institutions the Augustinian museum remains one of the most interesting ones. It is located in the awesome ancient monastery built in the gothic style. The beautiful museum houses a rich collection of paintings and sculptures; the age of many exhibits is about five hundred years. During the tour, visitors would hear an interesting story of an ancient monastery, which is also one of the major city attractions.
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