Architecture

Tuesday, 21 July 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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Pompeii
A Theater, Amphitheater and Palestrina were built on the outskirts of the city.
Pompeian houses were decorated with magnificent mosaics. One can see inscriptions on the facades of the buildings, which may have been something like advertisements.
Golden Gate Bridge
The construction took only four years to finish.
It was ahead not only of schedule but under the budget as well.
Spanish Steps
Every year beautiful azaleas appear on the Spanish Steps.
The City Council organizes an annual spring exhibition of azaleas, a symbol of the Roman spring. The ...
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a story that stretches over thousands of years. It begins in the Stone Age, continues into the Bronze Age, and probably goes back to the Iron Age.
First pits, into which pine pillars about 75 cm in diameter were inserted, date back to about 8,000 ...
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is famous for the light that reflects everywhere inside the nave, giving the dome the appearance of floating above.
This effect was achieved by inserting forty windows around the base of the original structure. Inserting the windows into the dome structure further reduced its weight.
Big Ben
The reconstruction of the Palace of Westminster lasted until 1858.
In its current shape, it has 1200 rooms and three kilometers of corridors.
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.
Balmoral Castle
The estate includes forests, farmlands and heathlands inhabited by black grouse, grouse and capercaillie.
Deer breeding, as well as Highland cattle and ponies, is also developed there. You can fish there fo ...
Tower Bridge
The construction of Tower Bridge began on June 21, 1886.
The foundation stone was laid by the Prince of Wales, and later King of the United Kingdom - Edward ...
Schönbrunn Palace
In 1830, Franz Joseph I was born in Schönbrunn Palace.
He was proclaimed emperor at the age of 18 and remained so until he died in 1916. Reigning for nearl ...