Architecture

It is Seattle’s most popular firework display on New Year’s Eve.

The entrance to the pyramid is located on the northern wall at a height of 17 meters.

Electric lighting at the Palais Garnier was installed in 1881.

In the southern part of Spanish Square, opposite the Spanish Embassy, rises the column of the Immaculate Conception from the 19th century, which combines antiquity (Corinthian column) with modern times (statue of the Virgin Mary on the top).

Elizabeth I, on the other hand, spent a lot of time at Windsor Castle and used it as a safe haven in crises.

The structure was designed by the architect Jean Chalgrin and the sculptures were made by François Rude.

In 1833, King Louis Philippe decided to establish a Museum of French History in Versailles.

Every year, the Christ the Redeemer Monument is visited by almost 2 million tourists.

The opera house had a special room backstage for dancers-the Foyer de la Dance.

Numerous lupanars (brothels) were also very popular.