Architecture

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is known throughout the world, and for Italians, who hold it particularly dear, it is one of the country's symbols.

The Zwinger was not residential, but only of a representative nature, and served as a gallery for storing valuable royal collections and for holding lavish court ceremonies.

The record for running up to the top floor of a skyscraper belongs to Paul Crake, who managed to achieve 9 minutes and 33 seconds. He set his record in 2003.

Justinian I the Great spared no expense in furnishing the church. Porphyry and marble were used to decorate the temple and as wall and pillar coverings.

In 1678, a vegetable garden was established in Versailles.

At the feet of Lady Liberty are broken shackles, symbolizing the abolition of slavery in the United States.

It is supplied with water by an aqueduct built in 19 BC.

Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the longest-used castle in Europe.

Throughout World War II, until 1945, the castle in Malbork remained virtually untouched by war activities.

When the decision was made to move the seat of the Grand Master of the Order from Venice to Malbork, it became necessary to expand the castle.