Architecture

Justinian I the Great spared no expense in furnishing the church. Porphyry and marble were used to decorate the temple and as wall and pillar coverings.

Over 250 million people visited Eiffel Tower since its opening.

In the 18th century, Queen Anne created the Ascot Racecourse and began the tradition of the annual Royal Ascot Procession from the castle.

From the Piazza di Spagna branches the famous Via Margutta, one of the most magical corners of the Eternal City, made famous by William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.

Construction of the Leaning Tower began in 1173 and was completed two centuries later.

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).

When the theater was built, the area around it was densely built up.

An important part of Semper Gallery’s collection is Italian Renaissance painting.

In 1933, most of the museum's collection was evacuated. The evacuation was forced by the threat of Japanese invasion.

The project was designed by architect Horace Jones, who created a steel structure clad in stone in the neo-gothic style.