Architecture

Tuesday, 13 October 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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Christ The Redeemer
The first unveiling of the monument took place on October 12, 1931, by lighting designer Guglielmo Marconi.
He did it by turning on the lighting from a yacht moored in the port of Genoa.
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is surrounded by imperial gardens on three sides.
To the north is Jingshan Park, also known as Prospect Hill, an artificial hill formed from soil dug ...
Colosseum
It is 188 meters long, 524 meters in circumference, and about 49 meters high.
Wood, limestone, tuff, ceramic tiles, cement, and mortar were used in its construction.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
In 1284 the building work was again interrupted.
At that time, Pisa suffered a humiliating defeat in a naval battle with Genoa.
Lighthouse of Alexandria
The lighthouse had a system of mirrors made of polished metal that allowed its light to be seen from places miles away.
Malbork Castle
The Polish army took part in the capture of Malbork, which lasted 13 years (Thirteen Years' War). However, the castle in Malbork was not captured with weapons, but with money.
Malbork Castle was an impregnable fortress, so an agreement was reached with the mercenaries of the ...
Tower Bridge
Some traffic restrictions have been placed on the bridge to protect it from excessive stress.
The maximum vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) and the maximum weight is 18 tons.
Arc de Triomphe
On the facade of the arch are engraved 660 names of the Napoleonic army officers.
Eiffel tower
When the tower was commissioned on March 31, 1889, it was the tallest building in the world.
For 41 years no taller structure has been built. The tower was dethroned by the Chrysler Building in 1930.
Spanish Steps
They are located in Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Square, which has become famous thanks to them. Stairs are an immanent part of Piazza di Spagna.
The Spanish Steps connect Piazza di Spagna with the 16th-century church of Trinita dei Monti.