10 Interesting Fact About Famous landmarks and architecture

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• The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was originally built as a place for industrial exhibitions in 1889 and should only be established for 20 years. However, this tower remains established until now into the iconic landmark of Paris City.
• Lincoln Monument in Washington D.C. is the statue of the most famous US president in the world. This statue is made from white marble and has a height of 19 feet.
• The Giza Pyramid in Egypt is the oldest building in the world and still stands firmly until now. This pyramid was built in around 2560 BC and became a burial place for ancient Egyptian kings.
• Colosseum in Rome, Italy is the largest gladiator arena ever. This arena can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators and used for gladiator battles and other entertainment events.
• Pisa Tower in Italy is famous for its extreme slope. The tower began to tilt when it was built in the 12th century and is now tilted around 3.9 degrees from the vertical line.
• The Great Wall of China is the longest building in the world that stretches for 13,170 miles. This wall was built in the 7th century BC to protect China from enemy attacks.
• Opera Sydney in Australia has a unique roof shaped like a hemisphere. This building was designed by Danish architect, Jorn Utzon, and was built in 1973.
• Taj Mahal in India was built by Emperor Mughal, Shah Jahan, as a sign of love for his died wife. This building is made of white marble and decorated with diamonds and gemstones.
• Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the tallest building in the world with a height of 828 meters. This tower has 163 floors and opened in 2010.
• Liberty statue in New York City is a gift from the French people to the American people as a symbol of friendship and freedom. This statue was built in 1886 and made of copper with a height of 305 feet.