Architecture

In 1063, Buscheto Pisano began constructing the cathedral - the first of the four buildings that for ...

The origins of the collection are connected with the person of Prince Augustus Wettin, who often bou ...

In this room, dancers warmed up before a performance, adjusted their costumes, etc. It soon became c ...

In the 14th century, Pedro I the Cruel decided to rebuild the palace in the Mudejar style, thanks to which refers to the Arab heritage. Many Arabic inscriptions praising Allah remain on the walls.

At the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, it was the only country in Europe that did not have debts. On the contrary, the Teutonic Knights lent money to others.

For 41 years no taller structure has been built. The tower was dethroned by the Chrysler Building in 1930.

On June 9, 1886, the king was declared incapacitated and forced to leave the palace. On June 13, Lud ...

The fortress shared the fate of almost all fortresses. War techniques and strategies changed, and fo ...

The hour hands are made of bronze and are 2.7 meters long. The minute hands are made of copper and are 4.3 meters long.