What was used for building the Big Ben clock tower?
The whole palace of Westminster was originally built using Anston limestone, although much of this was replaced with Clipsham Stone after it became clear that the original stonework was reacting with air pollution and decaying badly.
Is it true that if you kiss under the Eiffel Tower its good luck?
No. In fact it is just a myth about if you kiss the Eiffel Tower it brings you luck, like finding 4 leaved clovers :)
When did the palace of Versailles get destroyed?
Never. It's still there.
On the other hand, the Tuileries palace was burned down in 1870, during the Parisian uprising known as the Commune.
What is the name of the tower in the Czech Republic that looks like the Eiffel tower?
In English, the tower is commonly referred to as Petrin Tower. In Czech it's called, Petrinska Rozhledna.
How many revolutions per hour does the minute hand move on big ben clock?
The minute hand of any analog clock moves 1 revolution per hour. (60 minutes to an hour)
The second hand makes 60 revolutions an hour. (Each tick represents one second, one revolution per minute, equals 60 revolutions an hour.)
How many people visit Independence Hall?
In 2005, Philadelphia's Independence Hall received approximately 645,564 visitors. This can be considered an average number of annual visitors. The United State's Independence Hall is historically valuable as the site where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the site of the Second Continental Congress. This place was also designated a World Heritage Site.
What are the man made landmarks in Serbia?
Belgrade Fortress
Sava Lake
16 orthodox monasteries located in Fruska Gora National Park
Nis Skull Tower
Gamzigrad - Romuliana: Felix Romuliana palace and memorial complex
Husein-Pasha Mosque
Our Lady of the Rocks church
In the Ile de France, the region of France which includes Paris and its suburbs and outskirts. The Paris city boundary does not include the suburbs of the city.
What three famous World Heritage Sites are in Modena Italy?
Unesco lists Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande as World Heritage Sites in Modena.
Why is the Eiffel tower a frame structure?
As the centrepiece and entrance arch of the Great exhibition held in Paris in 1889 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French revolution.
How long was Big Ben meant to stand for?
Big Ben Was Supposed To Be A Permanent Landmark In London Ever Since Its Completion in 1859
How did the Eiffel Tower get its name?
The Eiffel Tower is named after its designer: the engineer Gustave Eiffel.
Buckingham palace is in what country that's starts with a g?
Buckingham Palace is in London, England, which is part of the United Kingdom once referred to as "Great Britain."