Famous Landmarks - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Famous Landmarks For Kids

Ancient Greeks would leave special gifts called “votives” at the Acropolis — like birthday presents for the gods!

The artists at the Alhambra used math to make patterns on the walls, floors, and ceilings that follow rules — shapes that repeat, mirror, spin, and slide.

The garden around the Golden Pavilion is huge — almost 1 million square feet! That’s bigger than three football fields!

The Acropolis has inspired thousands of buildings worldwide, including the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.!

The Gardens of Versailles were created as the royal gardens for King Louis XIV’s palace, and today they’re so big that you would need to walk for almost 3 hours just to see all the main parts!