Architecture

Saturday, 14 February 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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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 ...
Brooklyn Bridge
The bridge changed its name several times.
In 1883 it was called the "New York and Brooklyn Bridge" because Brooklyn was not part of New York until 1898. The name "Brooklyn Bridge" was given in 1915.
Krak des Chevaliers
The castle consists of two lines of powerful walls with thirteen towers and towers, of various heights and shapes, and the actual seat of the knights.
The fortress is surrounded by a dry moat, and once a drawbridge led to the only gate.
Eiffel tower
The names of 72 prominent scientists and engineers of that time are engraved on the facade of the tower.
At the beginning of the 20th century the names were painted over, but in 1987 they came back to life and we can admire them again.
Neuschwanstein Castle
In 1923, the palaces of King Ludwig II, including Neuschwanstein, were transferred to state ownership.
They are currently managed by the Bavarian Palace Administration, a branch of the Bavarian Ministry of Finance.
Colosseum
There were 80 entrances to the Colosseum.
The way the Colosseum was designed serves as a model for today’s sports venues. According to estimates, viewers from the lowest rows could leave the Colosseum within five to six minutes.
Arc de Triomphe
It took 130 years from the time of construction to the first maintenance work to clean the facade.
In the early 1960s, the monument began to darken due to carbon deposits visibly, so it underwent a whitewashing operation in 1965-1966.
Malbork Castle
In 1997, the castle in Malbork was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an authentic and integral building.
Tower of London
During the reign of Henry VIII, one of the most popular parts of the fortress was Tower Green. It was the place of execution of high-born Englishmen.
There was a belief that the loss of life at Tower Green was somehow a privilege. This questionable p ...
Neuschwanstein Castle
The largest room in the palace in terms of area is the Singers' Hall - the King's favorite design.
Its dimensions are 27 by 10 meters. The first performance in the Singers' Hall took place in 1933. It was a concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of Richard Wagner.