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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Leaning Tower of Pisa still remains a mystery in many respects, including who built it. The tower was built over a period of 200 years, and therefore its main architect is uncertain. Historians believe that the architect who built the tower was Diotisalvi, who designed the baptistery located next to the tower and built in the same style in the same year.

Statue of Liberty, USA

There is a broken chain at the foot of the Statue of Liberty, but many visitors do not know exactly why. The French gifted Miss Liberty to the Americans in 1886 to mark the 100th anniversary of the American Revolution. The broken chain symbolizes the abolition of slavery as a result of the Civil War. The statue also represents freedom and democracy.

Big Ben, United Kingdom

The name Big Ben refers only to the bell itself, not the entire tower inside the Palace of Westminster. The name of the building where the bell is located is Elizabeth Tower, and it is not known for sure who named the bell Big Ben in his honor. According to one theory, the tower was named after heavyweight boxing champion Benjamin Count.

Golden Gate Bridge, USA

During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Navy requested that the bridge be painted with black and yellow stripes so that it would be visible during fog. The architect who oversaw the work of the bridge, Irving Morrow, convinced them to paint it dark orange. Thus, the bridge would always be visible, and this color would add a more attractive appearance to it.

Eiffel Tower, France

Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower, had built himself an apartment on the top floor. This apartment was a place with a kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and a living room, and Gustave has invited guests to this dreamy place many times. Gustave once hosted Thomas Edison in his apartment, and now it serves as a museum. It also includes wax sculptures of Gustave and Edison.