Architecture

The first spire was erected between 1220 and 1230, resting on the transept structure and rising 78 meters from the floor.

Gaudi repeatedly changed the temple's design, which over time became more and more visionary, both in innovative technological and architectural solutions and the associated symbolism.

Finally, it was decided to realize the Italian architect Niccolo Salvi's design.

When the Ottoman Empire collapsed, Turkey became a secular republic. Its first president Mustafa Kemal Atatürk ordered in 1934 that the temple serving more than 916 years to Christians and 481 years to Muslims, be turned into a museum.

Most of Schönbrunn Palace now serves as a museum.

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.

The image of the Brandenburg Gate was on the reverse of the last series of German marks, with a denomination of 5.

The bridge's two lifting bascules are huge. Each weighs 1,000 tons.

The second temple was built on the order of Croesus of Lydia.

The White House covers an area of 5100 square meters.