Architecture

Saturday, 16 May 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
The castle in Malbork was an impregnable fortress, no one managed to do so in the Middle Ages. However, the Swedes managed to capture the castle.
In 1626, the Swedes under the command of Gustav II Adolf, using modern artillery, captured the castle in two days and stayed there for several years.
Balmoral Castle
Queen Victoria's granddaughter Victoria Eugenia, who later became queen of Spain when she married King Alfonso XIII in 1906, was born at Balmoral Castle.
In September 1896, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna, who was Victoria's ...
Palace of Versailles
In 1833, King Louis Philippe decided to establish a Museum of French History in Versailles.
During the four-year period of work, many apartments of princes and courtiers were liquidated - from ...
Spanish Steps
The staircase as a baroque-rococo composition was created in the years 1723-1725.
They were designed by Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi. Long discussions were held on how ...
Windsor Castle
At the end of the 18th century, Windsor Castle became the retreat of King George III.
In 1788, the king first fell ill while dining at Windsor Castle. He was diagnosed with a mental illness. After several relapses, in 1810 the king was confined to the royal chambers.
Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame is known for its three rosettes.
They are located on the western, northern, and southern walls. The first one was created in 1225 and ...
Windsor Castle
In February 1952, Elizabeth II came to the throne. After her coronation, she lived in Buckingham Palace, but she never liked this palace, preferring Windsor Castle.
She made Windsor Castle her weekend destination.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty's copper plating makes it one of the most lightning-struck structures in New York.
It is estimated that it has been struck by approximately 600 bolts of lightning every year ever since it was assembled.
Forbidden City
The collections of the Palace Museum are based on the imperial collection of the Qing Dynasty. They include paintings, ceramics, seals, steles, sculptures, inscribed ware, bronze ware, enamel ware, etc.
In total, the collection consists of 1,862,690 pieces of art. The Imperial Libraries also contained ...
Lighthouse of Alexandria
The tower may have been about 120 meters high and was topped by a statue of Poseidon about 7 meters high.