Architecture

The Statue of Liberty is covered with copper, which initially made its color dull brown, however, its color changed over time due to atmospheric corrosion.

The construction took only four years to finish.

On July 7, 2007, the Great Wall of China was declared one of the world's seven new wonders.

For the first time in history, the clock stopped before 1878 - it was caused by very heavy snowfall.

From 1925 to 1934 the tower was used by Citroen as a large billboard.

In 1642, the English Civil War broke out, dividing the country between supporters of the Royalists of Charles I and the Parliamentarians.

This tower was built as part of Charles Barry's design for a new Palace of Westminster, after the old palace was largely destroyed by fire on October 16, 1834 - only the 900-year-old Westminster Hall and St. Stephen's Chapel remain. Stefan.

The names of 72 prominent scientists and engineers of that time are engraved on the facade of the tower.

Many elements excavated by John Turtle Wood can be found in British Museum.

At the time of its commissioning, the Faros lighthouse was the tallest structure that was not a pyramid.