10 Interesting Fact About Famous landmarks and their history
10 Interesting Fact About Famous landmarks and their history
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was built in 1889 for world exhibitions and was originally considered a temporary monument.
The Great Wall of China, which is more than 13,000 miles in length, actually consists of various walls that were built in ancient times by different dynasties.
Liberty statue in New York City is a gift from the French people for the United States in 1886, as a sign of friendship between the two countries.
Taj Mahal in India, built in the 17th century by Emperor Mughal Shah Jahan as a sign of love for his died wife.
The Giza Pyramid in Egypt was built around 4,500 years ago and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built in the 1st century AD and was used for gladiator performances and other public events for hundreds of years.
Pisa Tower in Italy leather because the land underneath is unstable during construction. Construction is stopped for almost a century before completing.
Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest life structure in the world and consists of more than 2,900 coral reefs.
Machu Picchu in Peru is an Inka city hidden in the mountains and is found again in 1911 after forgotten centuries.
Stonehenge in the UK consists of giant stones which were placed more than 4,000 years ago and are still a mystery about the purpose and way of making them.
