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Sunday, 11 October 2026
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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Tower of London
The symbol of the Tower of London is ravens.
According to legend, ravens came to the fortress attracted by the smell of the corpses of the Kingdo ...
Space Needle
While going up the elevator on the snowstorm, an optical illusion makes the snowflakes fall upwards.
It is because of the difference between the speed of falling snowflakes (approximately 5 km/h) and the speed of the elevator (16 km/h).
Hagia Sophia
The temple was built on the initiative of Emperor Justinian I the Great. The first church on the site of the current Hagia Sophia was a church known as Magna Ecclesia - the Great Church (due to its size compared to the size of modern churches in the city).
It was consecrated in 360, during the reign of Emperor Constantius II. It was built next to the Grea ...
Windsor Castle
At the end of the 18th century, Windsor Castle became the retreat of King George III.
In 1788, the king first fell ill while dining at Windsor Castle. He was diagnosed with a mental illness. After several relapses, in 1810 the king was confined to the royal chambers.
Petra
Nabatean architecture is immanent to all buildings within Petra.
Hellenistic and Egyptian architectural influences blend with local, Arab and Semitic influences. This interpenetration and ideological inspiration characterize the Nabatean architecture and culture.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Construction of the castle began in 1869. A year earlier, the ruins of medieval castles were demolished (the remains of the old fortress were blown up).
The foundation stone was laid on September 5, 1869. In 1872 the cellars were finished and in 1876 ev ...
Palace of Versailles
The style in which the palace in Versailles was built can be described as French baroque.
Its interior is described as "Louis XIV style". There are several hundred chambers there, the most f ...
Krak des Chevaliers
The Knights of St. John managed the fortress for 150 years, struggling with earthquakes and Muslim attacks.
They created a fortress in the Middle East with a European character and architecture, which could accommodate about 4000 people and as many horses on an area of three hectares.
Pompeii
The original artifacts found in Pompeii are in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Balmoral Castle
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022.
She arrived at her beloved castle less than a month earlier, following the tradition she had cultiva ...