Famous Landmarks - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Famous Landmarks For Kids

The Louvre Museum’s collection grew so big that in 1986, they had to build a new museum called the Musée d’Orsay to hold some of the artwork!

When the Great Sphinx was first built, it was surrounded by walls that created a special temple (religious building) area where people would come to worship!

The Colosseum was built between 70-80 AD, which means it’s older than your great-great-great (many more greats!) grandparents!

Mount Etna’s construction required no human tools — instead, nature used extreme heat, pressure, and time to forge this incredible mountain!

Today, more than 3 million people visit the Acropolis each year — that’s like filling up 37,500 school buses with excited tourists!