Architecture

Total mass of the pyramid is approximately 6 million tons.

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 cost of the construction is estimated at INR 32 million in 1653, which currently is approximately US$1 billion.

In the first half of the 13th century, the severe troubles in which the city was involved prevented the building's completion.

The collections of the Palace Museum are based on the imperial collection of the Qing Dynasty. They include paintings, ceramics, seals, steles, sculptures, inscribed ware, bronze ware, enamel ware, etc.

Balmoral Estate is situated within the Cairngorms National Park and partly within the Deeside and Lochnagar National Scenic Area.

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

According to legend, throwing the appropriate number of coins into the fountain is said to ensure the fulfillment of a wish for the thrower.

Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the longest-used castle in Europe.

First temple emerged around the 7th century BC.