Architecture

Thursday, 2 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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Golden Gate Bridge
It spans 2,7 kilometers.
Hagia Sophia
The oldest architectural element found in Hagia Sophia, dating to the 2nd century BC, is the Nice Door.
They were incorporated into the building by Emperor Theophilus in 838. Doors are decorated with reliefs of geometric shapes and plants, and they probably come from a pagan temple in Tarsus.
Zwinger
During the bombing of 1945, the Zwinger was almost destroyed.
Its reconstruction began later that year and lasted until 1963.
Tower of London
The Tower of London is still inhabited today.
Yeomen Wardens and their families, the fortress's chief, officials, a chaplain, and a doctor live there.
Balmoral Castle
The estate includes forests, farmlands and heathlands inhabited by black grouse, grouse and capercaillie.
Deer breeding, as well as Highland cattle and ponies, is also developed there. You can fish there fo ...
Göbekli Tepe
The hill, 15 meters (49 feet) high and 300x300 meters (984 x 984 feet) in size, was used for agricultural purposes for many years.
Numerous stones were moved from the site when farmers subdivided the land for cultivation according to their needs. The archeological value of the site has undoubtedly suffered some damage.
Windsor Castle
In the 17th century, James I used Windsor Castle primarily as a base for hunting, one of his favorite activities, and for socializing with friends.
These meetings were often heavily infused with alcohol. One of them became infamous throughout Europe due to the drunken behavior of two kings, James I and Christian IV, king of Denmark and Norway.
Tower Bridge
Today, the towers of the bridge house a museum that tells the story of the bridge over the years.
Windsor Castle
The site for the construction of the fortress, which was later transformed into Windsor Castle, was chosen on a steep, limestone hill, where the first wooden building existed as early as 1070.
Windsor Castle was strategically important due to its proximity to both the Thames, a key medieval r ...
Eiffel tower
Over 250 million people visited Eiffel Tower since its opening.
Currently, about 67 million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year. (except during the covid-19 pandemic of course)