Architecture

The Forbidden City was constructed between 1406 and 1420. It was built on the orders of the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Yongle (1402-1424).

The Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC.

The musical tales of Richard Wagner inspired Louis II equally, and became a tribute to the music and to the master himself.

Every year, the Great Wall hosts a marathon run - the Great Wall Marathon.

Designers of contemporary castles included bathrooms and toilets but ultimately abandoned them as they were considered unnecessary.

It could host up to 50,000 people, although, according to the Chronograph of 354—the first illustrated codex, created by Roman scribe and stone engraver Furius Dionysius Filocalus in 354 AD—it could actually host up to 87,000 viewers.

It was located in ancient city of Ephesus.

The construction of architectural icons and the revitalization of Bilbao have brought great financial and social success.

The restoration work took twenty years and in April 2011, the tower was opened to the public.

There were also major deficiencies in the table manners.