Every great culture is known by its achievements in architecture. From ancient times to the modern times, many great monuments have been created all over the world which serve as mausoleums, offices, observation decks, churches and so on but what makes them special is that they attract tourists even after decades and centuries of their construction. Here are some architectural general knowledge facts from Architectural Finishing Services, London:
Highlights:
- Although construction of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg started in 1015, it was not until 1439 that the spire was completed.
- The world’s largest Gothic cathedral is in New York City. It is the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street.
- The cathedral measures 601 feet long, 146 feet wide, and has a transept measuring 320 feet from end to end.
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