Architecture

The Alcázar of Seville, as well as the city's largest cathedral in the world and the 18th-century archive, are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Between the columns of the building’s front façade are gilded galvanoplastic bronze busts.

The Royal Chamber is entirely covered with granite.

The most accurate description of the lighthouse's appearance comes from the 11th century records of the Arab geographer and traveler Al-Idrisi.

It is believed that the architect of the pyramid of Cheops was Hemiunu.

In the 4th or 5th century, the Cathedral of Saint-Étienne was built just in front of the present facade of Notre-Dame.

The Tower of London is guarded by characteristically dressed guards, called Yeomen Warders, or more popularly beefeaters.

The Forbidden City is a masterpiece of Chinese architecture. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Among the oldest trees on the grounds surrounding the White House are magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) planted by Andrew Jackson.

From the Piazza di Spagna branches the famous Via Margutta, one of the most magical corners of the Eternal City, made famous by William Wyler's "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.