Architecture

Monday, 17 August 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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Colosseum
In the beginning, it was named the Flavian Amphitheater in honor of the Flavian dynasty that ruled the Roman Empire during the construction.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge’s construction began in 1933.
It was considered a risky operation since it was the time of the Great Depression.
Malbork Castle
When, after the Battle of Grunwald, King Władysław Jagiełło and his Polish-Lithuanian troops besieged Malbork Castle, there was a traitor inside the castle who hung a red flag in the refectory window.
It was supposed to be a sign to the besiegers that the most eminent personalities of the order were ...
Lighthouse of Alexandria
The building was constructed according to the plans of the Greek architect Sostratos of Cnidus.
Brandenburg Gate
Construction began in 1788 and lasted 3 years.
Trevi Fountain
It is supplied with water by an aqueduct built in 19 BC.
Statue of Liberty
The cost of the construction was in the range of $400,000, which is now about $12 million.
Carrying out the construction was made possible by collections conducted in France and the United States.
Stonehenge
The structure has been under development for over 1,400 years. The stages of development can be divided into eight parts.
The first stage of construction was Stonehenge 1, whose construction began around 3100 BC. The struc ...
Brooklyn Bridge
Construction of the bridge began on January 3, 1870 and lasted for 13 years.
La Scala
After the Teatro Regio Ducale caught fire, Giuseppe Piermarini was commissioned to design two new theaters in the area surrounding the Royal Palace.
La Scala was built on the site of a former church, and the second theater was built on the site of t ...