Architecture

Thursday, 3 April 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
Any non-service animals, including horses, are not allowed on the Golden Gate Bridge.
The only time that a horse ever crossed the bridge was on the day of its opening.
Palais Garnier
With its neo-baroque style and richly decorated interiors, characterized by classicism and historicism, the Opéra Garnier is unique among Parisian buildings of the time.
In the 19th century, a visit to the opera house was primarily a social event; it was all about seein ...
Christ The Redeemer
Christ The Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is the tallest statue of Christ in the world.
Right behind it is the Figure of Christ the Pacific in Lima, Peru (37 meters high, the figure itself ...
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a story that stretches over thousands of years. It begins in the Stone Age, continues into the Bronze Age, and probably goes back to the Iron Age.
First pits, into which pine pillars about 75 cm in diameter were inserted, date back to about 8,000 ...
Great Wall of China
On July 7, 2007, the Great Wall of China was declared one of the world's seven new wonders.
White house
The British set fire to the White House in 1814, during the War of 1812.
The war was fought by the United States, along with its indigenous allies against Great Britain. The ...
Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty's right foot is raised.
The intention was to display that, despite the shackles, liberty is advancing.
Statue of Liberty
There is a copy of the Statue in Paris, France, four times smaller than the original and reaching 11.5 meters in height.
It is located near the Eiffel Tower on the Île aux Cygnes on the Seine.
White house
It is the official residence and workplace of the President of the US.
It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.The White House has been the residence ...
Spanish Steps
Near the northeast corner of Spanish Square is the church of the Order of the Resurrectionists - the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
It was a Polish congregation whose members came from the surroundings of poet Adam Mickiewicz. In 18 ...