Architecture

The gladiatorial school, Ludus Magnus (Great Gladiatorial Training School), was situated directly east of the Colosseum.

The building was constructed in 1929-1930 as one of the pioneering prototypes of modern architecture in Europe.

During the period of Roman rule in Armorica (a historical land in ancient Gaul), the island was known as Mont Tombe (Cemetery Mountain).

In 1950, the old spire was replaced with a 46-meter mast.

The cathedral has ten bells, or more precisely, on its towers.

In 1961, President John Kennedy honored the fallen at the tomb of Unknown Soldier.

Pompeii was bombed during World War II.

This tower was built as part of Charles Barry's design for a new Palace of Westminster, after the old palace was largely destroyed by fire on October 16, 1834 - only the 900-year-old Westminster Hall and St. Stephen's Chapel remain. Stefan.

Alexander the Great offered financial help in temple's restoration.

The palace was equipped with some of the latest technological innovations of the late 19th century.