Architecture

Because Big Ben's foundations rest on a layer of gravel with London clay underneath, the tower began to lean slightly toward the northwest.

Under Justinian I the Great, the Byzantine Empire reached its greatest power.

In the southern part of Spanish Square, opposite the Spanish Embassy, rises the column of the Immaculate Conception from the 19th century, which combines antiquity (Corinthian column) with modern times (statue of the Virgin Mary on the top).

Hagia Sophia is famous for the light that reflects everywhere inside the nave, giving the dome the appearance of floating above.

Every 7 years the Eiffel Tower is repainted.

Its construction began between 70 and 72 AD and lasted until 80 AD.

L’Enfant’s plan was only partially executed due to the shortage of materials and labor.

Gaudi's style was very sculptural and Art Nouveau, striving for a stylistic unity by combining different fields of art, especially craftsmanship, interior architecture, sculpture and graphics.

The first unveiling of the monument took place on October 12, 1931, by lighting designer Guglielmo Marconi.

The emperor and empress are buried in a plain crypt.