10 Interesting Fact About World famous landmarks and monuments
10 Interesting Fact About World famous landmarks and monuments
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Tower of Eiffel, a famous landmark in Paris, was built as part of the world exhibition in 1889.
The Great Wall of China, ancient monuments built during the Chinese dynasties, has a length of more than 21,000 km.
Liberty Statue, Famous Landmark in the United States, was offered by France as a gift in 1886.
Taj Mahal, a magnificent mausoleum located in Agra, India, was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memento for his wife who died.
Pyramid Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built around 2500 BC and became the tomb of the kings of Egypt.
Colosseum, a famous landmark in Rome, was built in the 1st century AD and became a venue for gladiators and other public events.
Stonehenge, ancient monument in the UK, was built in the neolithic period about 5000 years ago and is considered a center for religious activities.
Tower of Pisa, a famous landmark in Italy, was built in the 12th century and is famous for its unexpected slope.
Opera Sydney, a famous landmark in Australia, was built in 1973 and became one of the symbols of Sydney City.
Machu Picchu, an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains in Peru, was built in the 15th century and was abandoned by the Incas before the Spanish colonialism.