Architecture

Friday, 19 June 2026
13 facts about Palais Garnier
13 facts about Palais Garnier
Académie Nationale de Musique
The Opéra Garnier, officially known as the Palais Garnier, is an outstanding architectural work and symbolizes the golden age of opera and ballet in t ...

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Malbork Castle
In 1997, the castle in Malbork was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an authentic and integral building.
Palace of Versailles
The renovation of the main palace was completed in 1670.
The palace gained a new facade on the garden side, with a huge marble terrace separating the two win ...
Arc de Triomphe
The monument is made of white limestone.
La Scala
La Scala’s architecture is a fascinating combination of neoclassical and Renaissance styles.
From the very entrance to the theater, viewers are enchanted by the beauty of the architectural deta ...
Colosseum
The last official games in the Colosseum with the participation of gladiators took place in 404 AD, and with the participation of animals in approximately 528 AD.
Unofficially, gladiatorial fights were fought until around 440 AD.
Malbork Castle
When the decision was made to move the seat of the Grand Master of the Order from Venice to Malbork, it became necessary to expand the castle.
In 1309, Malbork became the capital of the Teutonic State. Together with the Grand Master, a large n ...
Christ The Redeemer
The sculpture, like the Statue of Liberty, was made in France and transported in parts by ship to Rio de Janeiro.
Tower Bridge
It is a bascule bridge, allowing the passage of ocean-going ships up to about 40.5 meters high.
In the early days of the bridge, ships with tall masts passed under it. In its first month of operat ...
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The building works were not resumed until 1275.
They were directed by Giovanni di Simone, the builder of the church of St. Francis and the Camposant ...
Leaning Tower of Pisa
In 1284 the building work was again interrupted.
At that time, Pisa suffered a humiliating defeat in a naval battle with Genoa.