Architecture

Thursday, 9 October 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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Petra
In Petra's bloom, about 20,000 people lived in the city.
Trevi Fountain
Money is regularly fished out of the fountain by municipal services.
It is used for charitable purposes and preserving the city's monuments.
Golden Gate Bridge
Any non-service animals, including horses, are not allowed on the Golden Gate Bridge.
The only time that a horse ever crossed the bridge was on the day of its opening.
Brandenburg Gate
In 1793, a monument to a quadriga driven by the winged goddess Nike was placed on the gate.
Temple of Artemis
The original Artemis statue has been made of gold, silver, ebony and black stone.
She was depicted as a woman with many breasts, in a high and pointed headgear, dressed in a garment covering her hips and legs. Garment was covered with reliefs of wild animals and bees.
Space Needle
It is an observation tower located in Seattle, Washington.
Balmoral Castle
The estate, along with the original castle, was purchased by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, in 1852.
Earlier, however, in the first half of the 14th century, King Robert II of Scotland had a hunting lo ...
Statue of Liberty
In 1884, the Statue was presented to the American ambassador, then dismantled and transported by ship to New York in June 1885.
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was designed to reflect philosophical and religious principles with specific symbolism.
The main halls of the Outer and Inner Courtyards are arranged in groups of three - the shape of a Qi ...
Palace of Versailles
There were over 2400 water effects in the Park of Versailles, of which about 600 have survived to this day.
In its heyday, 6300 cubic meters of water were used per hour during a three-hour show (they were powered by water from the Seine).In 1999, a storm knocked down 18.500 trees in the park.