Architecture

Friday, 19 December 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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Palais Garnier
The auditorium, which has a traditional Italian horseshoe shape, can accommodate 1979 people.
The stage is the largest in Europe and can accommodate 450 artists.
Krak des Chevaliers
Before the Crusades began, there was a Muslim castle here, built in 1031 for the Emir of Aleppo.
It was a watchtower occupied by the Kurdish military colony, Hosn Al Akrad, i.e. the Kurdish stronghold. It was probably an insignificant fort at that time, guarding an important route.
Hagia Sophia
The oldest architectural element found in Hagia Sophia, dating to the 2nd century BC, is the Nice Door.
They were incorporated into the building by Emperor Theophilus in 838. Doors are decorated with reliefs of geometric shapes and plants, and they probably come from a pagan temple in Tarsus.
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 ...
Statue of Liberty
There is a copy of the Statue in Paris, France, four times smaller than the original and reaching 11.5 meters in height.
It is located near the Eiffel Tower on the Île aux Cygnes on the Seine.
Brooklyn Bridge
The construction of the bridge was not without accidents.
During the construction yards, 27 people lost their lives.
La Scala
La Scala is closely associated with Giuseppe Verdi, one of Italy’s greatest composers.
The La Scala stage hosted the premieres of some of his most important works, such as “Nabucco”  (184 ...
Petra
The Royal Tombs compose a great complex of over a dozen of large tombs that may have been built for the rulers.
This complex includes a tomb with underground vaulted corridors and a spacious inner chamber containing the urn. In Byzantine times, that tomb was converted into a church.
Spanish Steps
Every year beautiful azaleas appear on the Spanish Steps.
The City Council organizes an annual spring exhibition of azaleas, a symbol of the Roman spring. The ...
Temple of Artemis
The second temple was made with Ionic order and had 117 columns.
Columns, frieze and tympanum were ornately sculpted. Famous ancient sculptors such as Phidias, Polykleitos and Kresilas worked on constructing and completing the temple.