The Palace of Versailles wasn’t always a palace — it started as a simple hunting lodge in 1624, built by King Louis XIII when he needed a place to rest during his hunting trips!
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The mighty Colosseum stands proudly in the heart of Rome, Italy, where it has amazed visitors for almost 1,500 years!
The Hollywood Sign appears on tons of postcards and souvenirs, making it one of the most famous landmarks in Los Angeles!
The Parthenon, the most famous building on the Acropolis, took 15 years to build — that’s about as long as it takes to finish school from kindergarten through high school!
Times Square was once a rural area where horses grazed, and in the 1800s, it was known for being New York City’s horse and carriage district!