Architecture

Tuesday, 1 July 2025
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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Lighthouse of Alexandria
In 1994, French archaeologists discovered the remains of a lighthouse at the bottom of an estuary from Alexandria's port.
In 2016, an idea was brought up by the Egyptian government's Ministry of Antiquities to create an underwater lighthouse museum at the site.
Eiffel tower
The elevators on the Eiffel Tower were not repaired until 1946.
Palace of Versailles
The period of Versailles' splendor ended with the French Revolution, which broke out in 1789.
King Louis XVI returned to Paris, and the palace, deprived of its royal court, began to decline. The ...
Trevi Fountain
The official opening of the Trevi Fountain took place on May 22, 1762, by Pope Clement XIII.
Tower Bridge
Some traffic restrictions have been placed on the bridge to protect it from excessive stress.
The maximum vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) and the maximum weight is 18 tons.
Spanish Steps
Near the northeast corner of Spanish Square is the church of the Order of the Resurrectionists - the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
It was a Polish congregation whose members came from the surroundings of poet Adam Mickiewicz. In 18 ...
Colosseum
Every Good Friday since 1750, the Pope leads a torchlit “Way of the Cross” procession from around the Colosseum.
The tradition was broken in 1870 after the abolition of the Papal State and later resumed at the initiative of Pope Paul VI in 1964.
Lighthouse of Alexandria
It was built on the island of Pharos, which was located at the entrance to the port of Alexandria, Egypt.
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.
Empire State Building
Construction began on March 17, 1930 and 3400 workers were involved.
Five workers were killed during the construction.