Architecture

Saturday, 12 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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Great Pyramid of Giza
It is also referred to as the "Pyramid of Khufu" and the "Pyramid of Cheops".
Malbork Castle
Throughout the 18th century, the castle fell more and more into decline, until in 1772, when the first partition of Poland took place, Malbork and its lands were taken over by Prussia of Frederick II, known as the Great.
From then on, Malbork was part of various forms of the German state until the times of the Third Reich.
Petra
The Royal Tombs compose a great complex of over a dozen of large tombs that may have been built for the rulers.
This complex includes a tomb with underground vaulted corridors and a spacious inner chamber containing the urn. In Byzantine times, that tomb was converted into a church.
Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel (Saint-Michel Hill) is a granite rocky tidal islet with a circumference of about 960 meters, in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
It is a piece of land whose connection to the mainland is only exposed at low tide (the regularly re ...
Neuschwanstein Castle
Construction of the castle began in 1869. A year earlier, the ruins of medieval castles were demolished (the remains of the old fortress were blown up).
The foundation stone was laid on September 5, 1869. In 1872 the cellars were finished and in 1876 ev ...
Arc de Triomphe
The frieze surrounding the triumphal arch shows a scene of the French army marching out and returning in glory.
Tower of London
The Tower of London is the oldest preserved palace and defense building in London, built in 1078 for William the Conqueror.
William the Conqueror also known as William the Bastard was King of England and Duke of Normandy. He ...
Palais Garnier
Above the auditorium is a bronze and crystal chandelier weighing seven tons, designed by Garnier.
The cost of making the chandelier was 30.000 gold francs. The installation of the central chandelier ...
Göbekli Tepe
It seems that individual circles, for reasons unexplained, periodically lost their power and attractiveness and were replenished.
A new circle, a smaller one, was established within the first or even a third circle within the seco ...
Balmoral Castle
The growing family of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert required additional staff and accommodation.
The Queen wanted to receive friends and official guests, such as members of the cabinet, at the cast ...