Architecture

Pompeii was bombed during World War II.

The original artifacts found in Pompeii are in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

It spans 2,7 kilometers.

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.

The city's wealth encouraged the development of architecture and influenced its appearance.

The entire historical complex, consisting of four masterpieces of medieval architecture, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.

Its name derives from the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean.

The new castle was completed in 1856, and the old one was demolished.

In the 4th century, Petra was incorporated into the Byzantine Empire.

The castle is one of the main locations of the computer game Gabriel Knight 2: The Beast Within.