Architecture

Ceremonies at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier take place every year in November.

According to legend, in 709 CE the Archangel Michael appeared to the Bishop of Avranches, St. Aubert, asking him to build a shrine on a rock.

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

The red granite used to build the interior of the king's chamber came from Aswan, over 800 kilometers from Giza.

Near the church of Trinita dei Monti, at the junction of two streets, stands the historic Zuccari Palace, built in 1592 by the mannerist painter Federico Zuccari.

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.

The cathedral is expected to be rebuilt by 2024, but it could take more than 20 years to restore the structure entirely. The destruction, while extensive, did not significantly affect the interior of the building.

The symbol of the Tower of London is ravens.

It is a spectacular mixture of Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural styles.

The site for the construction of the fortress, which was later transformed into Windsor Castle, was chosen on a steep, limestone hill, where the first wooden building existed as early as 1070.