Architecture

Wednesday, 8 April 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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Lighthouse of Alexandria
The most accurate description of the lighthouse's appearance comes from the 11th century records of the Arab geographer and traveler Al-Idrisi.
Balmoral Castle
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert first visited Scotland in 1842, five years after they came to the throne and two years after their wedding.
They then stopped at Taymouth Castle. They returned to Scotland in 1844, having no property of their ...
Windsor Castle
The architectural concept of Henry III was characterized by a religious overtone of rich decorations, which were one of the most outstanding elements of English medieval art.
There was also a division into the Upper Castle, more private, and the Lower Castle, dedicated to the public face of the monarchy.In 1296, a fire destroyed the Great Hall, which was not rebuilt.
Taj Mahal
It is made of red sandstone and covered with white marble.
The color is said to change its hue depending on the time of the day–pink in the morning, milky white in the evening, and deep blue at night, with a golden hue when illuminated by the moonlight.
Palace of Versailles
The first mention of Versailles on the outskirts of Paris dates back to 1038, as a small agricultural village surrounded by forests.
In the 17th century, there was a ruined castle and a mill there. The land and estates belonged mostl ...
Spanish Steps
The monumental staircase at the top of the long street leading to the Tiber was designed in such a way that the scenic effect gradually increased the closer one approached.
In keeping with Baroque architecture, the idea was to create long, deep perspectives that culminated in a monumental backdrop.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge’s construction began in 1933.
It was considered a risky operation since it was the time of the Great Depression.
Palace of Versailles
In 2017, 7.714.389 people visited Versailles.
The Palace of Versailles still serves political functions. Heads of state are received in the Hall o ...
Palace of Versailles
Versailles Park covers an area of 800 hectares.
There is a 250-acre garden there, which is considered the prototype of a French-style garden. In the ...
Windsor Castle
In 1820, George IV came to the throne of Great Britain.
He intended to create a complex of royal palaces that would reflect his wealth and influence as the ...