Architecture

In front of the church is the Sallustiano Obelisk, almost certainly brought to Rome by Lucius Domitius Aurelianus (Roman emperor, one of the most prominent rulers of the second half of the 3rd century).

The pyramid is built with about 2.3 million limestone blocks, most of which weigh 2.5 tons.

Schönbrunn Palace is one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in Europe.

During the Hundred Years’ War, the English repeatedly attempted to conquer the island, without success.

The treaty on the division of Czechoslovakia was signed at the Tugendhat villa.

Neuschwanstein is visited by approximately 1.5 million tourists each year.

Horace did not live to see the opening of the bridge.

The first floor was probably completed just a few months after construction began.

One of the latest theories claims that groups of hunter-gatherers gathered in Gobekli Tepe when the wild grains were ripening.

The estate includes forests, farmlands and heathlands inhabited by black grouse, grouse and capercaillie.