Palace of Versailles is a French royal palace in Versailles, a town formed in 17th century along with the palace, it’s approximately 15 miles(18 kilometers) southwest of Paris. The palace of Versailles is considered as the largest royal domain in the world, covering an area of more than 1000 hectares, most of the land is […]
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12 fun facts about Milan Cathedral
Milan Cathedral (In Italian: Duomo di Milano, literally means Cathedral of Milan) is a church building in Milan, Italy. The church serves as cathedral of Archdiocese of Milan, which is the Europe’s largest diocese, it is also the largest church in Italy(exclude of Vatican), and 3rd largest in the world. Milan Cathedral is the most […]
What’s the Purpose of Spires on Skyscrapers
A large number of skyscrapers have spires built on the top, particularly in some cities like New York City, Dubai, Chicago, etc., in which buildings with spires are more commonly seen. Many of these skyscrapers are among the tallest buildings in the world, like Burj Khalifa, One World Trade Center, Taipei 101. So why spires […]
Tokyo Tower Facts and Tourist Information
10 fun facts about Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building is built on an artificial island near the Jumeirah beach, its hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Below are some interesting facts about Burj Al Arab. 1. Burj Al Arab is taller than it looks, […]
Space Needle Facts and Tourist Information
Top 10 Tallest Churches in the World
Here is a list of the top 10 tallest churches in the world. Most of the tallest churches are built before 20th century and located in European countries. Many of these churches are even taller than some skyscrapers, which generally refer to the habitable structures above 150 meters or 500 ft. 1. Ulm Minster Height: […]
Sagrada Familia Facts and Information
La Sagrada Familia is a Roman Catholic basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. For its towering and special shape, the basilica is the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona (Details: Tourist information of Sagrada Familia). Sagrada Familia was designed by Antony Gaudí and the construction started in 1882, the church still hasn’t complete after more than […]
The Most Futuristic Buildings in the World that will Blow You Away
If someone says we have already been living in the future, there must will be others doubting that, yes, today we have highly developed information technology, but we still have yet seen thousands of flying cars fly around the city like what is seen in some science fiction films like Star wars or Fifth Element, […]