Architecture

A distinctive feature of the bridge are the two bridge towers, which are connected by two horizontal walkways on the upper level.

The temple was built on the initiative of Emperor Justinian I the Great. The first church on the site of the current Hagia Sophia was a church known as Magna Ecclesia - the Great Church (due to its size compared to the size of modern churches in the city).

One of the most picturesque parts of the castle is the throne room, inspired by Byzantine style and decorated with gold and marble.

The rooms of the upper and lower castle were different, there were latrines, baths, and barracks, but also impressive, decorated meeting and courtrooms.

The building weighs more than 360 thousand tons.

The White House is protected by the Secret Service and the police.

The author of the project was John Augustus Roebling - a well-known American designer of suspension bridges and author of the method of manufacturing steel cables.

The Manchu Qing Dynasty reigned in the Forbidden City until 1912.

In the 15th century, King Edward IV began building the current chapel of St. George.

The most accurate description of the lighthouse's appearance comes from the 11th century records of the Arab geographer and traveler Al-Idrisi.