Architecture

Wednesday, 23 September 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 ...

Did you know?

Neuschwanstein Castle
One of the most picturesque parts of the castle is the throne room, inspired by Byzantine style and decorated with gold and marble.
Its construction refers to the chapels and churches of the royal Sicilian Norman-Swabian period in P ...
Pompeii
Pompeians were unaware that Vesuvius was a volcano.
Seventeen years after the earthquake, in 79, an unexpected Vesuvius eruption annihilated Pompeii entirely.
Taj Mahal
It is a spectacular mixture of Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles.
Trevi Fountain
It is supplied with water by an aqueduct built in 19 BC.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a story that stretches over thousands of years. It begins in the Stone Age, continues into the Bronze Age, and probably goes back to the Iron Age.
First pits, into which pine pillars about 75 cm in diameter were inserted, date back to about 8,000 ...
Göbekli Tepe
Professor Klaus Schmidt was sure that Gobekli Tepe was a temple where ritual ceremonies took place.
The Italian astrophysicist Giulio Magliego claims that the temple practiced worship of Sirius, the b ...
Brandenburg Gate
In 1793, a monument to a quadriga driven by the winged goddess Nike was placed on the gate.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building's electrical wiring length is 692 km, and the water pipes are 112 km.
Malbork Castle
Local parliaments and meetings of representatives of the Prussian estates were held in Malbork.
These meetings were held in the Palace of the Grand Masters. The Bishop of Warmia was represented se ...
Eiffel tower
Every 7 years the Eiffel Tower is repainted.
For this purpose, 60 tons of paint are used each time.