Architecture

Thursday, 22 October 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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Statue of Liberty
In her left hand, Lady Liberty holds a plaque bearing the date of the United States Declaration of Independence.
The inscription of July 4, 1776, was written in Roman numerals - July IV, MDCCLXXVI.
Schönbrunn Palace
In the past, the palace belonged to the Habsburg family.
It had been in their possession since 1569, when Emperor Maximilian II bought a vast estate in Khatt ...
Lighthouse of Alexandria
The lighthouse of Pharos was ceremonially opened in 279 BC.
Palais Garnier
The auditorium, which has a traditional Italian horseshoe shape, can accommodate 1979 people.
The stage is the largest in Europe and can accommodate 450 artists.
Malbork Castle
The castle in Malbork covers an area of 18 hectares and is the largest medieval castle in Europe.
The fortress was built of over 30 million bricks.
Space Needle
The Space Needle was built for the Seattle World’s Fair, called the Century 21 Exposition.
It was opened on April 21st, 1962.
La Sagrada Familia
The temple is built on the plan of a cross.
It contains three facades: The Nativity, the Passion, and the Glory, each of which is a different st ...
Notre-Dame
The cathedral took 182 years to build, which influenced its shape. Its construction is the product of changing visions and developments in construction techniques rather than a specific architectural plan by a single author.
The work was commissioned in 1160 by Maurice de Sully, Bishop of Paris. The structure was built in four phases, and the work was not completed until 1345.
Spanish Steps
At the foot of the Spanish Steps begins the Via Condotti - it is named after the canal or canals that carried water to the Baths of Agrippa.
Today it is a street with the most exquisite shops and the famous Caffe Greco - perhaps the most fam ...
Great Wall of China
The first Great Wall is said to have been built by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 3rd century BC.
At the time, it constituted defensive ramparts made of compacted earth. They were meant to separate the empire from neighboring tribes and emphasize the ruler's power.