Architecture

Sunday, 14 June 2026
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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Leaning Tower of Pisa
In 1950, Louis Nichilo designed a gold lipstick container in the Leaning Tower's shape.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The pyramid is built with about 2.3 million limestone blocks, most of which weigh 2.5 tons.
The technological processes used during construction has not been explained to this day. According t ...
Krak des Chevaliers
Krak des Chevaliers was an impregnable fortress.
However, events related to the civil war in Syria caused the fortress to be destroyed, and the Syria ...
Arc de Triomphe
Under the arch is the Unknown Soldier's tomb, where the symbolic flame of remembrance is lit every evening.
Malbork Castle
Local parliaments and meetings of representatives of the Prussian estates were held in Malbork.
These meetings were held in the Palace of the Grand Masters. The Bishop of Warmia was represented se ...
Statue of Liberty
Since 1984, the Statue of Liberty has been listed as a UNESCO National Heritage Site.
Neuschwanstein Castle
The palace was equipped with some of the latest technological innovations of the late 19th century.
These included a battery-powered bell and telephone lines. The kitchen was equipped with Rumford's s ...
Christ The Redeemer
You can reach the monument by taking a cable car, from the station of which you have to climb 222 steps to the observation point at the foot of the monument.
You can also use the escalators or elevator.
Brandenburg Gate
On January 30, 1933, the Sturmabteilung NSDAP units celebrated the party's victory with an evening torchlight march, including to the Brandenburg Gate.
Spanish Steps
At the foot of the Spanish Steps begins the Via Condotti - it is named after the canal or canals that carried water to the Baths of Agrippa.
Today it is a street with the most exquisite shops and the famous Caffe Greco - perhaps the most fam ...