Architecture

Thursday, 6 August 2026
18 facts about Hagia Sophia
18 facts about Hagia Sophia
The most significant work of Byzantine architecture
The Hagia Sophia's Temple, now an Istanbul mosque, was initially built as the Church of Divine Wisdom. It was the highest-ranking temple in the Byzant ...

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White house
The White House is protected by the Secret Service and the police.
Since 2005, NASAMS (surface-to-air missile system) units have been used to protect the President and the entire space around the White House.
Golden Gate Bridge
On the 50th anniversary, the number of tourists visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, estimated at 750,000 to 1,000,000, lowered the bridge by over 2 meters.
Palace of Versailles
After the death of Louis XIII, the estate became the property of his son and successor Louis XIV.
Louis XIV visited the hunting lodge as a child. He liked staying there because he could freely enjoy ...
Eiffel tower
Gustave Eiffel had a small apartment on the third floor of the tower where he invited his friends.
Currently, the apartment is open to visitors.
Spanish Steps
Near the northeast corner of Spanish Square is the church of the Order of the Resurrectionists - the Congregation of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
It was a Polish congregation whose members came from the surroundings of poet Adam Mickiewicz. In 18 ...
Krak des Chevaliers
When the Crusaders marched on Jerusalem, the castle was abandoned.
It was captured again in 1110 by Tancred, the nephew of one of the leaders of the First Crusade, the ...
Taj Mahal
Building materials were transported from various countries.
They came from Tibet, China, Punjab, and Sri Lanka, among others.
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Around the 9th century, the lower part of the lighthouse was adapted into a mosque.
Taj Mahal
The name Taj Mahal means the Palace of the Crown.
Taj in Persian means a crown, and Mahal means palace.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the most typical Italian campanile, whose origin many scholars associate with Islamic building influences.
Just as the muezzins from the tops of minarets call the faithful to prayer, the sound of bells from ...