Historic Places, Libraries, and Buildings all over World | Royal Moon

 Historic Places, Libraries, and Buildings all over World

Here are some of the most historic places, libraries and buildings all over the world:

• Historic Places

  • The Great Wall of China: This 13,000-mile long fortification is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It was built over centuries to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders.

 

• • The Colosseum: This massive amphitheater in Rome was built in the first century AD and could seat up to 80,000 spectators. It was used for gladiatorial contests, public executions, and animal hunts.

 

• • Machu Picchu: This Inca citadel is located in the Andes Mountains in Peru. It was built in the 15th century and was abandoned just a century later. Machu Picchu was rediscovered in 1911 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

• • The Pyramids of Giza: These three pyramids are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They were built as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure over 4,500 years ago.

 

• • The Taj Mahal: This white marble mausoleum is located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

 

• Libraries

  • The Library of Congress: This is the research library of the United States Congress. It is located in Washington, D.C. and contains over 170 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, and photographs.

• • The British Library: This is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is located in London and contains over 170 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, and sound recordings.

• • The Bibliothèque nationale de France: This is the national library of France. It is located in Paris and contains over 14 million items, including books, manuscripts, maps, and prints.

• • The Vatican Library: This is the library of the Holy See. It is located in Vatican City and contains over 1.5 million items, including books, manuscripts, and incunabula (books printed before 1501).

 

• The Library of Alexandria: This was one of the largest and most important libraries in the ancient world. It was founded in the 3rd century BC and destroyed by fire in the 4th century AD. The exact location of the library is unknown, but there are plans to build a new library on the same site.

• Buildings

  • The Burj Khalifa: This is the tallest building in the world. It is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and stands 2,717 feet tall.

 

• • The Eiffel Tower: This wrought-iron lattice tower is a landmark in Paris, France. It was built in 1889 for the World's Fair and is 986 feet tall.

• • The Empire State Building: This Art Deco skyscraper is a landmark in New York City, USA. It was built in 1931 and is 1,250 feet tall.

 

• • The Sydney Opera House: This multi-venue performing arts center is a landmark in Sydney, Australia. It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and was built between 1959 and 1973.

• • The Leaning Tower of Pisa: This bell tower is a landmark in Pisa, Italy. It began to lean during construction in the 12th century and is now about 4 degrees off center.