Architecture

Monday, 30 March 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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Schönbrunn Palace
The name of the village was changed to Schönbrunn.
Is it attributed to Emperor Matthias, who, while hunting in the area, came across an artesian spring and, captivated by its sight, exclaimed “Beautiful!”
Hagia Sophia
In 558, the dome collapsed in an earthquake.
It was rebuilt and elevated. A cross was placed inside, which was later replaced by an image of Christ. Another earthquake in 989 also brought down the church's dome, which was rebuilt in 991.
Tower Bridge
The construction of Tower Bridge began on June 21, 1886.
The foundation stone was laid by the Prince of Wales, and later King of the United Kingdom - Edward ...
Windsor Castle
The castle was one of Henry III's three favorite residences.
He invested a considerable amount in its development, spending more money in Windsor than on any of ...
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Some of the Guggenheim Museum’s permanent exhibits are located outside the museum, on the boulevard separating the edifice from the Nervon River.
Near the main entrances to the building is the 13-meter sculpture “Puppy,” by Jeff Koons. It depicts ...
Windsor Castle
During the reign of George V, the dynastic name of the German Royal House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha also changed.
King George decided to take the name from the castle and the royal family became the House of Windsor in 1917. This change was dictated by anti-German sentiments during World War I.
Petra
In the 4th century, Petra was incorporated into the Byzantine Empire.
One of the largest Nabatean tombs was transformed into a church, and the city itself became the bishopric seat.
White house
The White House has become one of the first wheelchair-accessible government buildings in Washington.
The modifications were made during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who used a wheelchair du ...
Eiffel tower
125 meters above the ground there is a restaurant, buffets and champagne bar.
La Scala
Originally, La Scala was lit by 84 kerosene lamps mounted on the stage.
Another thousand kerosene lamps were located in the rest of the theater. Fire was feared, so hundred ...