Architecture

When World War II broke out, the castle was prepared for war conditions.

The most photographed place in the Alcázar is the Courtyard of the Virgins.

In February 1952, Elizabeth II came to the throne. After her coronation, she lived in Buckingham Palace, but she never liked this palace, preferring Windsor Castle.

The design of the Big Ben clock was selected in a competition.

The building was constructed according to the plans of the Greek architect Sostratos of Cnidus.

The average height of the Wall of China is 6.5 meters.

In 1992, there was a great fire at Windsor Castle.

After Gaudi's death, several architects took over the completion of the building.

The cathedral's pipe organ was built in 1403 but has not survived to the present day. Only 12 pipes and a small part of the wooden structure remain. The creator of the original pipe organs was Frédéric Schambantz.

The area of Neuschwanstein Castle is about 6000 square meters. There are 200 rooms, most of which are unused.