Notre Dame Cathedral has 28 statues of kings on its front – for many years, people thought they were French kings, but they're actually kings from the Bible!
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When Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was finished in 537 AD, Justinian I is said to have thrown his arms wide and exclaimed, ‘Solomon, I have surpassed thee!’ — because he believed he’d built something even more glorious than the ancient Temple of Solomon.
On Easter Island, different families and clans had their own moai statues, and the Rapa Nui people believed these ancestors protected their villages and brought good luck and strength (mana) to their communities!
The Golden Pavilion isn’t just gold-colored — it’s actually covered in real gold leaf that makes it sparkle in the sunlight and reflect beautifully in the pond below!
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The Empire State Building stands proudly in the heart of New York City, USA, on Fifth Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets!