Architecture

Tuesday, 29 September 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
Since 1984, the Statue of Liberty has been listed as a UNESCO National Heritage Site.
Malbork Castle
In 1997, the castle in Malbork was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an authentic and integral building.
Notre-Dame
The cathedral is expected to be rebuilt by 2024, but it could take more than 20 years to restore the structure entirely. The destruction, while extensive, did not significantly affect the interior of the building.
⅔ of the roof surface was destroyed. A spire collapsed into the building, its fragments piercing the ...
Christ The Redeemer
The project to build a religious sculpture in Rio de Janeiro had existed since 1850.
Father Pedro Maria Boss came up with this idea and even asked Queen Elizabeth for funds, but ultimately the idea was not implemented.
La Scala
In the early years of La Scala’s existence, it was a place of prominent meetings between the nobility and the wealthy of Milan.
It was not only a place of artistic experience, but also a space where social life took place. Lodge ...
Spanish Steps
Although there is a superstition that one should not eat on these stairs because it brings bad luck, it was a place where tourists loved to eat.
According to law, it is forbidden to do so and to sit on the stairs.
Tower of London
There is no exact data regarding the construction of the White Tower, but in 1100 it already existed.
It was the first building of its kind in England, and today it is the heart of London's fortress.
Golden Gate Bridge
The bridge is frequently partially covered by fog, called Karl the Fog.
Temple of Artemis
Ephesus was a city devoted to the Artemis.
Artemis was a goddess of fertility, virginity, hunting, wilderness and the Moon. In the 4th century BC, Artemis was identified with the Roman goddess Diana.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Royal Chamber is entirely covered with granite.
Its dimensions are 10.47 m east-west by 5.234 m north-south. The ceiling is 5.85 m high and consists ...