Architecture

Friday, 28 November 2025
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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Eiffel tower
In 1923, Pierre Labric rode down the stairs on his bicycle.
He won the bet but was arrested by the police.
Palace of Versailles
Inside the palace, in eleven chambers, there is a Historical Museum.
It presents the era of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. From the Museum you go to the Opera House, which wa ...
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cathedral bell tower that is part of a complex of buildings in the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa.
The building complex consists, besides the bell tower (campanile), of: Duomo - Santa Maria Assunta ...
Stonehenge
After the completion of Stonehenge, human activity continued at the site for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
Some researchers claim people gathered there for rituals as late as the Iron Age or early Middle Ages.
Spanish Steps
The monumental staircase at the top of the long street leading to the Tiber was designed in such a way that the scenic effect gradually increased the closer one approached.
In keeping with Baroque architecture, the idea was to create long, deep perspectives that culminated in a monumental backdrop.
La Sagrada Familia
Gaudi's style was very sculptural and Art Nouveau, striving for a stylistic unity by combining different fields of art, especially craftsmanship, interior architecture, sculpture and graphics.
In his architectural work, he used parabolic arches, fantastic forms and intricate patterns, and org ...
Arc de Triomphe
The structure was designed by the architect Jean Chalgrin and the sculptures were made by François Rude.
Alcázar of Seville
The Alcázar was used in the filming of "Game of Thrones," "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Lawrence of Arabia."
Space Needle
Since its opening, there have been six parachute jumps from the Space Needle.
Four out of six were legally carried out, the other two ended with an arrest.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Some of the Guggenheim Museum’s permanent exhibits are located outside the museum, on the boulevard separating the edifice from the Nervon River.
Near the main entrances to the building is the 13-meter sculpture “Puppy,” by Jeff Koons. It depicts ...