Architecture

There was a deep moat in the Zwinger (an open area between two defensive walls), which is now filled in and only partially filled with water.

The pretext was the wedding of Prince Elector Frederick Augustus II (Augustus III of Poland) to the ...

The construction swayed almost 5 meters from side to side.

The Palace of Versailles still serves political functions. Heads of state are received in the Hall o ...

They came from Tibet, China, Punjab, and Sri Lanka, among others.

This was condemned by the then-mayor of the city, who called the act a "crime against the nation." The "artists" surrendered themselves to justice.

It is accessible only from the master bedroom. The terrace offers panoramic views of the surrounding area and provides a place to relax and integrate with the surroundings.

When the truth came out it was too late to replace the defective ropes, so the builders significantly increased the required amount of ropes for the bridge to function.

Stone leftovers from the ruins was used to build a fort in 1480.

The palace was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who created the main façade; the rest of the buildi ...