Architecture

Monday, 21 July 2025
29 facts about Palace of Versailles
29 facts about Palace of Versailles
Former residence of the kings of France
The Palace of Versailles is one of the largest palace complexes in Europe. It is part of the historical and cultural heritage of France, as a symbol o ...

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Arc de Triomphe
It took 130 years from the time of construction to the first maintenance work to clean the facade.
In the early 1960s, the monument began to darken due to carbon deposits visibly, so it underwent a whitewashing operation in 1965-1966.
Eiffel tower
The tower consists of 18,000 metal parts welded together with 2.5 million rivets.
Mont Saint-Michel
In ancient times, Mont Saint-Michel was inhabited by Celtic tribes.
The hill at the time was dedicated to Belenus, the Gallic sun god.
Alcázar of Seville
After retaking the city from the Moors in the 13th century, Saint Ferdinand III rebuilt the palace in the Gothic style.
In the 14th century, Pedro I the Cruel decided to rebuild the palace in the Mudejar style, thanks to which refers to the Arab heritage. Many Arabic inscriptions praising Allah remain on the walls.
Malbork Castle
On the facade of the building, in the window recess of the presbytery, there is an 8-meter-high statue of the Virgin Mary and Child.
It was made of artificial stone and covered with a Venetian glass mosaic. The statue, along with the ...
Tower of London
In modern times, Rudolf Hess, a war criminal, was a prisoner in the Tower.
In 1941, Hess, most likely voluntarily and without the Fuehrer's knowledge, flew a Messerschmitt Me ...
Taj Mahal
The name Taj Mahal means the Palace of the Crown.
Taj in Persian means a crown, and Mahal means palace.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The red granite used to build the interior of the king's chamber came from Aswan, over 800 kilometers from Giza.
It is estimated that 8,000 tons of granite were transported to Giza by river.
Brandenburg Gate
Despite many destructions, the Brandenburg Gate was the only preserved city gate after World War II.
Neuschwanstein Castle
Many workers died during the construction.
In 1870 a society was founded to insure the workers, who paid a small premium (part of which was pai ...