Architecture

During the period of Roman rule in Armorica (a historical land in ancient Gaul), the island was known as Mont Tombe (Cemetery Mountain).

Upon the 800th anniversary of the cathedral's construction, its facade was cleaned. André Malraux, France's Minister of Culture, ordered a thorough restoration of the walls, which had turned black from dirt and soot over the past centuries.

Tower Bridge is often confused with London Bridge, which is about half a mile up the river.

Members of the Yeomen Warders are popularly called Beefeaters, i.e. beef eaters.

The legend is still taken seriously. Seven ravens still live in the Tower - six that are required plus an extra one to spare.

At the foot of the Spanish Steps begins the Via Condotti - it is named after the canal or canals that carried water to the Baths of Agrippa.

The 73 elevators installed in the Empire State are capable of transporting 10 thousand people per hour.

The Dansker served as a toilet tower (latrine), as well as defensive functions because it was equipped with embrasures (shooting holes).

According to legend, inside the lighthouse Ptolemy II locked 72 scholars to independently translate the Old Testament.

Gustave Eiffel had a small apartment on the third floor of the tower where he invited his friends.