Architecture

In the 1930s, they were painted black to hide the effects of air pollution. The original colors were restored during conservation works in 2017-2021. The Victorian glass was also removed and replaced with a faithful reproduction made in Germany by glassmakers Glasfabrik Lamberts.

The city was covered with a nearly 6 m (20 ft) layer of volcanic ash.

The 73 elevators installed in the Empire State are capable of transporting 10 thousand people per hour.

The Zwinger was built in what is known as the inter-museum.

The Tower is undoubtedly one of London's most visited tourist attractions.

Despite many destructions, the Brandenburg Gate was the only preserved city gate after World War II.

According to legend, in 709 CE the Archangel Michael appeared to the Bishop of Avranches, St. Aubert, asking him to build a shrine on a rock.

It is an observation tower located in Seattle, Washington.

In 1990, Leaning Tower was closed to the public.

In 2015-2016, the Spanish Steps underwent a restoration.