Architecture

It consists of two planes of symmetry having a single axis. Their number and infinity may symbolize the Holy Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The foundation stone was laid on September 5, 1869. In 1872 the cellars were finished and in 1876 ev ...

Sixty-two thousand people attended a solemn Mass led by the pope.

They include six double encircled towers and a bastion tower. The city is located on a rocky hill be ...

The lowest rows were occupied by senators, the highest by women, slaves, and the poor.

It saved the life of 19 workers.

It is located east of the mouth of the Couesnon River, in the Manche department.

It caused mayhem across the city, as hundreds of people started calling 911 and the Space Needle itself, blocking both lines for hours.

Atmospheric corrosion of this metal and humid air resulted in the deposition of patina on the Statue's coating. It provides the Statue with its now characteristic color, green.

Mainly green marble was used for the columns. Many elements were decorated with gold, silver, ivory ...