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STATUE OF LIBERTY!

• The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island, in the New York harbor, USA.
• The Statue of Liberty commemorates the American Declaration of Independence and was a gift from the people of France.
• The statue was assembled on its pedestal after being constructed in France and sent to the US in crates.
• It was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
• The Statue of Liberty was designed by French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi.
• The female form represented by the sculpture is based on Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. She holds a torch and a tabula ansata (tablet) that has the date of the American Declaration of Independence inscribed in it (July 4, 1776).
• A broken chain also lies at the feet of the statue which is hard to see from the ground.
• The official name of the Statue of Liberty is ‘Liberty Enlightening the World’.
• The statue has been closed for renovation a number of times, including between 1984 and 1986 when the torch and much of the internal structure was replaced.
• The Statue of Liberty stands 151 feet (46 metres) in height, and 305 feet (93 metres) from the ground to the torch.
• The head of the statue was displayed at the World's Fair in Paris, 1878.
• There was difficulty in the United States finding money to fund the project, especially after a financial crisis in 1873. A fundraising drive led by newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer was embraced by New Yorkers and helped push work forward. 80% of the donations were of less than $1.
• Liberty Island was previously called Bledloe's Island.
• There are replicas of the Statue of Liberty found in Paris, Las Vegas and many other cities around the world.

PISA TOWER

Interesting Leaning Tower of Pisa Facts:
In Italian the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Torre pendente di Pisa.
It was built as a freestanding bell tower for the cathedral in Pisa.
On the side where the tower is lower because of the lean it stands at 187.27 feet. On the high side of the tower it stands at 186 feet.
The tower weighs about 14,500 tons. That's a lot of weight for a building to have to support when it has been leaning since it was built.
There are approximately 294 steps on the north side and 296 steps on the south side of the tower.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa took 344 years to build, beginning in August 1173.
It began to lean in 1178 once construction on the second floor had begun. The lean was due to one side sinking into the soft ground.
The construction was stopped twice, the first time for 100 years, the second time in 1284. Both times it was due to wars.
If it hadn't been for the two pauses in construction it would have taken between 185 and 195 years to complete.
Inside the tower there are seven bells. Each bell represents one note of the musical major scale.
The first stones used to form the base of the Leaning Tower of Pisa were purchased with the money left to the Opera Campanilis petrarum Sancte Marie by Donna Berta di Bernardo in 1172.
Nobody seems to be able to pinpoint the identity of who the actual original architect really was.
During World War II, the Allies heard that Germans were using the Leaning Tower of Pisa as an observation post. Once the Allies saw how beautiful the tower was they refrained from destroying it.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Also included in this designation were the cathedral, cemetery and the baptistery.
In 1989 another tower called the Civic Tower of Pavia collapsed. This sped up the restoration efforts for the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The tower was closed to the public from 1989 until 2001, after the restoration was complete. It is thought that the restoration will keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa stable for at 300 years more.
In 2008 engineers stated that the Tower had stopped moving. This is the first time in its history that it has not been slowly leaning further to one side.
If the construction of the tower had not been halted the first time due to war it would have toppled over. The hundred years it had to sit helped to let it settle (compact).
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a circular shape and has eight floors. The 7 bells are located on the eighth floor.
Some people have suggested that the tower should be straightened. The people have Pisa had said they would rather see it fall over than be straightened. After all, how could you call it the Leaning Tower of Pisa if it didn't lean?

EIFFEL TOWER!

Located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most well known structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower was originally built as the entrance arch for the World's Fair in 1889. It is named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the project. The Eiffel Tower is 320 metres (1050 feet) in height and was the tallest man made structure in the world for 41 years before being surpassed by the Chrysler Building in New York. The Eiffel Tower is made of iron and weighs around 10000 tonnes. Around 50 tonnes of paint are added to the Eiffel Tower every 7 years to protect it from rust. Despite its height, the Eiffel Tower was designed to be wind resistant, swaying only a few inches in the wind. It actually moves further when the iron on the sun facing side heats and expands, moving the top up to 7 inches (18 centimetres) away from the sun. Temperature also alters the height of the Eiffel Tower by up to 6 inches (15 centimetres). Millions of people climb the Eiffel Tower every year and it has had over 250 million visitors since its opening. Visitors can climb up stairs to the first two levels or take a lift which also has access to the third and highest level. Being so popular, the Eiffel Tower design has been recreated around the world, including the half scale replica at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada, USA and the full scale Tokyo Tower in Japan. Not everyone liked the Eiffel Tower when it was first built, with many criticizing its bold design. The French name for the Eiffel Tower is La Tour Eiffel, it also has the nickname La dame de fer which means the iron lady.

SAGRADA FAMILIA!

1. The conception and design of Sagrada Familia began in 1882. After about two years of work, Antoni Gaudi was hired to finish the project.

2. Gaudi died well before finishing the basilica. He is now buried in a crypt under Sagrada Familia.

3. After Gaudi’s death Domenech Suaranyes took over until the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War when construction was halted.

4. After construction stopped in 1935, it did not begin again until the late 1950’s.

5. One of the most surprising Sagrada Familia facts is that while construction of this magnificent piece ofarchitecture is still being worked on, it is not expected to be finished until around 2026; one hundred years after Gaudi’s death.

6. There are only 8 of the planned 18 towers completed. They reach about 100 meters. Each tower is to represent an apostle, with their name engraved on their tower.

7. One could walk around inside and out of Sagrada Familia for hours and still not see all of the statues and artwork. This is truly an amazing example of some of Gaudi’s finest work.

8. There are 3 facades in Sagrada Familia. Each of these depicts the three virtues of hope, faith and love.

9. If you walk up the 400 steps or take the elevators to the top you may enjoy beautiful although only partial views of Barcelona including the famous Gaudi House Museum which was the former home of Gaudi.

10. The basilica is one of the UNESCO heritage sites within Barcelona.

It’s clear that from these amazing Sagrada Familia facts why this is one of the most popular Barcelona attractions. In addition to this unfinished project, visitors will see Gaudi’s work through Barcelona such as in the Park Guell and the Gaudi House Museum.

BIG BEN

Big Ben Facts For Kids

When was the tower built?

The clock took nearly 13 years to build and finally began ticking in the summer of 1858; but it wasn’t until July 1859 when the bell was first chimed. It now rings every 15 minutes without delay.

Amazingly, this clock still rang after the House of Parliament was bombed in during the Second World War. The house was completely destroyed, but the clock was unharmed.

Why was the Tower built?

Originally, the land where the Big Ben Tower now stands, used to be occupied by the Old Palace of Westminster. However, when the Palace was tragically destroyed in a fire in the winter of 1834, the Tower was built along with the construction of the House of Parliament.

Why was a clock tower named “Big Ben”?

Well, it wasn’t. Big Ben was actually the name of the four faced bell inside the tower, not the tower itself. However, due to popular misconception, the tower came to be known as Big Ben. Furthermore, the tower has been renamed as the Elizabeth Tower. The name was changed as to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee.

But, why Big Ben?

Big Ben is actually a nickname. The original name of the bell being the Great Bell. However, it didn’t quite catch on. The conception of the name is rather debatable. Nobody knows the exact origin; however, two prominent theories are: The bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works. His name is actually inscribed on the bell itself. The second theory suggests the bell was named after Ben Caunt, a well-known and respected heavyweight boxing champion.

Want to hear another interesting fact?

If you have ever seen the clock face, you’ll notice some writing imprinted on it. It reads:

DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM RIMAM

Translation: O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First.

Is Big Ben tilted?!

Yes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. The clock tower is actually tilted. Due to some tunnel excavation nearby, the tower became a little slanted. It leans slightly towards the northwest by 8.66 inches.

So, we have Big Ben, is there a Little Ben?

Surprisingly yes. If you look at the top of the clock tower, you’ll see a weather vane. That’s Little Ben.

Has the clock ever been wrong?

Even though the clock is maintained and it’s time is kept accurate, there have been some incidents where the clock was inaccurate. In 1949, a flock of birds’ constant pecking on the minute hand made it slow down by 4.5 minutes.

TAJ MAHAL

• The Taj Mahal is a famous mausoleum in India.
• A mausoleum is a building that contains burial chambers (tombs) for the deceased, they can be large or small and are often created in honor of influential people.
• The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, a city in the Uttar Pradesh region of northern India.
• It was built as the final resting place for Mumtaz Mahal, the third wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
• The name Taj Mahal means “crown of palaces”.
• Construction of the Taj Mahal took around 20 years, beginning around 1632 and finishing around 1653.
• The Taj Mahal is made of white marble.
• One of the Taj Mahal’s most recognizable features is a large white dome that is often called an ‘onion dome’ due to its shape. It has a height of around 35 metres (115 feet) and is surrounded by 4 smaller domes.
• The full height of the Taj Mahal is 171 metres (561 feet).
• The Taj Mahal is considered to be one of India’s most admired works of art, as well as a famous landmark and a tourist attraction that draws millions of visitors every year.
• The Taj Mahal complex includes a large garden, a reflecting pool, a mosque and other mausoleums.