Architecture

Monday, 1 December 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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Hagia Sophia
In the northwestern part of the building, there is a column with a hole in the middle, covered with bronze plates.
The column is called the "column of weeping," the "column of wishing," or the "column of sweat." Leg ...
Statue of Liberty
The ceremony of dedication was held on October 28, 1886, by President Grover Cleveland.
The ceremony was accompanied by the first ticker-tape parade in U.S. history.
Pompeii
The city's wealth encouraged the development of architecture and influenced its appearance.
Wealthy townspeople competed with the aristocracy in building magnificent villas and their decoration.
Colosseum
It is 188 meters long, 524 meters in circumference, and about 49 meters high.
Wood, limestone, tuff, ceramic tiles, cement, and mortar were used in its construction.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is an Islamic mausoleum in the city of Agra.
Christ The Redeemer
The monument was unveiled twice more.
After installing the new lighting, it was done by Pope Paul VI, on October 12, 1981, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the erection of the monument, by Pope John Paul II.
Brooklyn Bridge
12 people died trampled and 36 were injured during a panic that broke out a few days after the bridge opened.
On May 30, 1883, a woman raised the alarm that the bridge was collapsing. The panicked crowd began to abandon the structure in a panic, leading to the tragedy.
Arc de Triomphe
In 1995, the Armed Islamic Group planted and detonated an explosive charge under the arch, injuring 17 people.
Trevi Fountain
Money is regularly fished out of the fountain by municipal services.
It is used for charitable purposes and preserving the city's monuments.
Trevi Fountain
Another initiator of the fountain reconstruction was Pope Clement XIII, who in 1732 announced a competition for a new fountain design.