Architecture

Saturday, 15 November 2025
29 facts about Palace of Versailles
29 facts about Palace of Versailles
Former residence of the kings of France
The Palace of Versailles is one of the largest palace complexes in Europe. It is part of the historical and cultural heritage of France, as a symbol o ...

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Malbork Castle
Throughout the 18th century, the castle fell more and more into decline, until in 1772, when the first partition of Poland took place, Malbork and its lands were taken over by Prussia of Frederick II, known as the Great.
From then on, Malbork was part of various forms of the German state until the times of the Third Reich.
Windsor Castle
Before Edward III began to expand Windsor, it was already a very large building.
Edward made it even more impressive, and most of the expenses went to furnishing the castle. The castle was the most expensive secular building project of the entire Middle Ages in England.
Brooklyn Bridge
The supplier of the suspension cables cheated the builders on the quality of the products supplied.
When the truth came out it was too late to replace the defective ropes, so the builders significantly increased the required amount of ropes for the bridge to function.
Windsor Castle
The site for the construction of the fortress, which was later transformed into Windsor Castle, was chosen on a steep, limestone hill, where the first wooden building existed as early as 1070.
Windsor Castle was strategically important due to its proximity to both the Thames, a key medieval r ...
Empire State Building
The cost of erecting the skyscraper is estimated at 24.7 million dollars.
La Scala
In the early years of La Scala’s existence, it was a place of prominent meetings between the nobility and the wealthy of Milan.
It was not only a place of artistic experience, but also a space where social life took place. Lodge ...
Lighthouse of Alexandria
The lighthouse was damaged by subsequent earthquakes in 796 and 951.
The remaining 20-meter-high upper part of the lighthouse collapsed in 956 and further damage was caused by earthquakes in 1303 and 1323.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
In 1185, when three stories of the tower had already been built, it was observed that it began to tilt.
A similar fate befell many of Pisa's structures at this time.
Balmoral Castle
Queen Elizabeth II was very private and did not share information about many of the rooms used by the royal family.
The main living room and other common areas are said to be dominated by warm greenery, and there are ...
Eiffel tower
In the wind, the tower can bend 6 -7 centimeters sideways.