Architecture

The less affluent residents of Milan watched performances standing, on the first floor of the theater.

While going up the elevator on the snowstorm, an optical illusion makes the snowflakes fall upwards.

The elevators on the Eiffel Tower were not repaired until 1946.

Napoleon and his entourage stayed at Schönbrunn Palace in 1805 and 1809.

At the top of the spire of the abbey church is a statue of St. Michael.

It had a sewerage system running along the streets.

The Alcázar was used in the filming of "Game of Thrones," "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Lawrence of Arabia."

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.

There are 25 windows in the crown of the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing gemstones.

The Forbidden City is surrounded by imperial gardens on three sides.