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&&..&...&. & in a slight arc inwards. & &..&.....&
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...&&&..&. & the right plateau hosts a lush and & .&..&..&..
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.&..&....& # halls have been dug from the # .....&..&.
..&..&.... & mountain. some houses stand & ......&..&
&..&..&... & completely "inside". because of cave & .......&..
.&..&..&.. # conditions the lower floors here # &.......&.
..&..&..&. # are covered in dark algae that the # .&.......&
&..&..&..& & city long ago stopped trying to & ..&.......
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..&..&..&. # signs as an accent to the dark. # ....&.....
...&..&..& # there's a casino. # .....&....
....&..&.. & there's an internet cafe. & &.....&...
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..&....... # mostly art nouveau and made # &.&&..&...
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