Architecture

Monday, 3 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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Space Needle
In 2017, it underwent a $100 million renovation project.
The project was called Century Project and lasted until August 2018.
Golden Gate Bridge
Since the chief engineer was concerned with the well-being of his crew, a safety net was installed underneath the bridge.
It saved the life of 19 workers.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building height is 381 meters to the roof and 443 meters with the antenna.
ESB is so high that it allows observing territory of 5 states from the observation deck.
Malbork Castle
The Teutonic Knights brought delicacies to Malbork that were very rare on other European tables, especially in northern Europe.
These included raisins, dates, lemons, and anise candies (particularly favorites of the monks). At t ...
Temple of Artemis
The second temple was much more significant, built with greater splendor, and it's supposed to be the first marble-made Greek temple.
It was 115 m (377 ft) long and 46 m (151 ft) wide.
La Sagrada Familia
In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the Holy Family Church, elevating it to the dignity of a minor basilica.
Sixty-two thousand people attended a solemn Mass led by the pope.
La Sagrada Familia
The basilica building is 60 meters (197 feet) wide and 95 meters (311 feet) long.
To get to the tower's top, you must climb 400 stairs or use the elevator.
Göbekli Tepe
The excavations began in 1995 and were directed by Klaus Schmidt, a student of the archeologist Harald Hauptmann, who initiated the excavations at the prehistoric site of Gobekli Tepe.
Although Klaus Schmidt had spent many years in Turkey working at various archeological sites, the di ...
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is surrounded by imperial gardens on three sides.
To the north is Jingshan Park, also known as Prospect Hill, an artificial hill formed from soil dug ...
Spanish Steps
The staircase was made for the Jubilee Year of the Holy Year 1725 (a year of special grace in the Christian tradition, commemorating man's descent from God).
It was commissioned by Cardinal Pierre Guerin de Tencin, Minister of France to the Holy See, during ...