Architecture

The city was surrounded by a fortified wall about 3 km long.

The idea was implemented on the 100th anniversary of Brazil's independence.

The complex was built in several stages from 1709 to 1732, on land outside the perimeter of Dresden’s medieval inner fortifications.

The cathedral took 182 years to build, which influenced its shape. Its construction is the product of changing visions and developments in construction techniques rather than a specific architectural plan by a single author.

With its neo-baroque style and richly decorated interiors, characterized by classicism and historicism, the Opéra Garnier is unique among Parisian buildings of the time.

The city walls around the island complex date back to the 13th - 15th century.

In the first stage of construction, the commander's stronghold - the High Castle - was built.

The record for running up to the top floor of a skyscraper belongs to Paul Crake, who managed to achieve 9 minutes and 33 seconds. He set his record in 2003.

The Temple of Winged Lions was dedicated to the wife of the highest Nabataean male deity, Dushara - Lord of the Mountains.

It took 130 years from the time of construction to the first maintenance work to clean the facade.