Architecture

Friday, 18 September 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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Malbork Castle
When the decision was made to move the seat of the Grand Master of the Order from Venice to Malbork, it became necessary to expand the castle.
In 1309, Malbork became the capital of the Teutonic State. Together with the Grand Master, a large n ...
Temple of Artemis
First temple emerged around the 7th century BC.
It has been destroyed by a flood which covered its floor with a half-meter layer of mud and sand.
Windsor Castle
The civil war and interregnum years caused enormous damage to the royal palaces of England.
The restoration of the monarchy in 1660 brought many significant changes to Windsor Castle. It was t ...
Pompeii
The gigantic cemetery was considered a cursed place.
It was not until 1711 that a villager digging a well accidentally discovered the buried city.
Windsor Castle
The tradition of Garter Feasts was maintained and became more extravagant during the reign of Henry VIII.
Henry VIII rebuilt the main castle gate and built a tennis court. He also built a long terrace, which was designed to provide an impressive view of the Thames.
Christ The Redeemer
The sculpture, like the Statue of Liberty, was made in France and transported in parts by ship to Rio de Janeiro.
Balmoral Castle
Two mounds were built on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.
In the village of Ballater (in Aberdeenshire, on the River Dee), 60 stones were laid, one for each y ...
Colosseum
It was constructed for the emperor Vespasian as a gift for the Roman people.
By the time of Vespasian's death in 79 AD, three stories of the construction were completed. The who ...
Colosseum
The gladiatorial school, Ludus Magnus (Great Gladiatorial Training School), was situated directly east of the Colosseum.
It was connected with the Colosseum via underground corridors that were used to transport gladiators into the arena.
Big Ben
A ventilation shaft was designed from the ground level to the bell tower.
The 4,9 m by 2,4 m shaft was designed by David Boswell Reid, known as the "grandfather of air condit ...