Architecture

More than 30 people have committed suicide by jumping from the Empire State Building.

It was built to withstand magnitude-9 earthquakes and a wind speed of 320 km/h.

There are around 150 buildings on the estate, including Birkhall, the former home of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

The building works were not resumed until 1275.

The rooms of the upper and lower castle were different, there were latrines, baths, and barracks, but also impressive, decorated meeting and courtrooms.

In 1889, the tower was the entrance and main attraction of the International Exposition in Paris.

Pompeians were unaware that Vesuvius was a volcano.

You can reach the monument by taking a cable car, from the station of which you have to climb 222 steps to the observation point at the foot of the monument.

According to legend, throwing the appropriate number of coins into the fountain is said to ensure the fulfillment of a wish for the thrower.

There is a lantern above the bell tower - Aryton Light.