Architecture

Monday, 11 November 2024
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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Zwinger
During the bombing of 1945, the Zwinger was almost destroyed.
Its reconstruction began later that year and lasted until 1963.
Malbork Castle
The wall separating the chapel of St. Anny had two small holes, which were associated with a legend.
It was said that these holes were bricked up. However, every attempt to brick them up, ended with th ...
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is located at the northern end of Tiananmen Square.
Leading up to it is the Tiananmen Gate, now decorated with a portrait of Mao Zedong in the center an ...
La Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia is the most visited tourist attraction in Spain.
More than 3 million tourists come there every year. Since the construction continues thanks to priva ...
Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein is visited by approximately 1.5 million tourists each year.
This makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. During the peak season from Ju ...
Schönbrunn Palace
Austria’s longest-reigning Emperor, Franz Joseph, was born and spent much of his life in Schönbrunn.
It was also the place of his death in 1916, at the age of 86. After the fall of the Habsburg monarch ...
Palace of Versailles
The estate was expanded by additional land, up to 500 ha.
In the place of the former farm, a Menagerie was built (modeled on medieval animal gardens), from th ...
Great Pyramid of Giza
It took about 20 years to build the Great Pyramid of Giza.
According to ancient historians like Herodotus, Diodorus Siculus and Strabo.
Big Ben
The clock mechanism is famous for its reliability.
The construction of the clock was entrusted to watchmaker Edward John Dent - after his death, the wo ...
Lighthouse of Alexandria
The lighthouse was damaged by subsequent earthquakes in 796 and 951.
The remaining 20-meter-high upper part of the lighthouse collapsed in 956 and further damage was caused by earthquakes in 1303 and 1323.