Famous Landmarks - Facts for Kids

On Easter Island, some moai statues were painted with bright red and white colors, though most of the paint has worn away over hundreds of years!

The Hollywood Sign’s security fence is about 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and surrounds (goes around) the entire structure (building)!

The buildings in Tulum were designed to catch rainwater in special containers carved into the limestone — like ancient rain barrels!

The Panama Canal was officially opened on August 15, 1914, making it over 100 years old — that’s older than your great-grandparents might be!

Buckingham Palace’s famous gold piano has been played by some of the world’s most famous musicians since 1856!