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  • Lincoln Memorial Facts for Kids | American National Monument

    Lincoln Memorial Facts for Kids | American National Monument

    Lincoln Memorial is a national monument of America. It was built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President. Located in Washington D.C.’s National Mall, it is one of the main tourist destinations for people around the world. The memorial is built on Greek Doric temple style. Along with the statue of Lincoln, this building also houses two popular speeches given by him: ‘Second Inaugural Address’ and ‘The Gettysburg Address’. It is also home to the famous speech of Martin Luther King, ‘I have a dream’ in August 1963. The Lincoln statue was carved out by Piccirilli Brothers. It is made up of 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. It ranks seventh on the List of America’s Favorite Architecture. About 6 million tourists drop by this memorial every year.

    Designer: Daniel Chester French

    Architect: Henry Bacon

    Painter: Jules Guerin

    Statue of Lincoln

    • It weighs 170 tons.
    • Its height from the ground is 9.1 metres (30 feet).
    • The size of seated figure of Lincoln is 5.8 metres (19 feet).
    • The height of pedestal upon which Lincoln is seated is 3.4 metres (11 feet).
    • A flag of United States is draped at the back of the chair.
    • The statue was finished in 4 years.
    • If the statue of Lincoln had been standing, it would stand 8.5 metres (28 feet) tall.
    • The width and height of the statue are equal.
    • The white marble was shipped separately in 28 pieces.

    IN THIS TEMPLE

    AS IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE

    FOR WHOM HE SAVED THE UNION

    THE MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

    IS ENSHRINED FOREVER – epitaph by Royal Cortissoz above Lincoln’s statue

     

    History

    • The first statue of Lincoln was built in 1868 by Irish artist Lot Flannery. It is also made up of marble and located at the front of old District of Colombia City Hall.
    • In 1867, the Congress passed the first bill and a US sculptor Clark Mills was assigned the duty for the design of monument. He intended to build a structure of 21 metres (70 feet), 31 pedestrian statues and the statue of Lincoln with the size of 3.7 metres (12 feet). But the sufficient funds for the project could not be collected.
    • The Congress approved the construction of memorial on its sixth bill which was passed on 13 December 1910.
    • At first, some people raised doubts about the architectures built by Henry Bacon. They thought the Greek temple built by him was flamboyant and do not fit in with the personality of Abraham Lincoln. Therefore, they proposed to build a simple shrine made up of log cabin.

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    • In McMillan Plan of 1901, the Potomac Park location was suggested and so the commission also recommended the same site for the monument. This commission was headed by William H. Taft, the 27th US President.
    • The congress approved the funds of $300,000 for the project.
    • The original size of the Lincoln’s statue was 3 metres (10 feet) but it was extended to 19 feet.
    • On 30 May 1922, the Chief Justice of United States (William H. Taft) presented it to Warren G. Harding. At the ceremony, the son of Abraham Lincoln Robert Todd Lincoln was also present who was 78 years old at the time.
    • On 15 October 1966, it was listed on National Register of Historic Places.
    • It was closed down on 26 July 2013 when green paint was thrown at the legs of a statue. However it was opened again the same day.

    Memorial

    • The size of memorial is 189.7 by 118.5 feet.
    • Its height is 30 metres (99 feet).
    • When Lincoln passed away, there were 36 states in the Union and so 36 fluted Doric columns were constructed for that reason.
    • Each column is 13 metres (44 feet) high.
    • The diameter at the base of the column is 2.3 metres (7.5 feet)
    • This Lincoln Memorial was depicted on one cent coin of the USA from 1959 until 2008. At the back of United States five-dollar bill, this memorial is depicted. The statue of Abraham Lincoln is also visible.

    Interior

    • There are three chambers at the interior of memorial.
    • The names of the Union’s 36 states along with their entry dates were inscribed on frieze of memorial.
    • The width of the area where statue is situated is 60 feet. Its length is 74 feet.
    • There are four columns in every row with the height of 15 metres (50 feet).
    • The statue was lighted properly in 1929.
    • The only alteration took place was in 1970s when the elevator was installed for the handicapped.

     

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge Facts for Kids

    Sydney Harbour Bridge Facts for Kids

    It is a half-through arch bridge that connects the North Shore with Sydney central business district (CBD). Due to its unique design, it is often referred to as ‘The Coathanger’. The design of this bridge was conceived by Dorman Long and Co Ltd, a British firm based in Middlesbrough. On the opening parties of the bridge, almost one million people joined in to mark the celebration. At the time, the population of Sydney was 1.256 million. In order to lessen the burden of traffic on this bridge, the Sydney Harbor Tunnel was built and completed in 1992. It was constructed for the vehicles only.

    History

    • In 1815, the idea of constructing a bridge connecting north to the south was proposed by English-born architect Francis Greenway.
    • In 1840, another architect named Robert Brindley suggested for building a floating bridge.
    • About 1857, Peter Henderson was one of the first individuals to draw the bridge across Sydney harbor on paper.
    • In 1879, an idea for building a truss bridge was proposed.
    • At the north shore, 469 buildings had to be demolished for the bridge. No compensation was paid to those people.
    • The two sections of the arch met each other within less than two years in 1930. This event was marked by flying the flags of U.K. and Australia on 20 August.
    • In 1931, the connections for the power lines, water and drainage system were installed to this bridge.
    • On 15 January 1932, the last stone of the pylon at north-west was installed.
    • The first steam locomotive crossed the Harbour Bridge on 19 January, 1932.
    • During the construction of the bridge, sixteen labors died. Out of these, two workers died while going down from the bridge.
    • It was completed at a total cost of £6.25 million (Australian pound). The total amount was paid up to the year 1988.
    • At the opening of the bridge, a fleet of decorated vessels sailed below the bridge.
    • The toll charges for crossing the bridge vary from $2.50 to $4 depending on particular time of the day. However the vehicles that are heading north do not have to pay toll fees.
    • There are no charges for pedestrians and those riding bicycle.
    • At the 75th anniversary of Sydney Harbour Bridge in March 2007, almost 250,000 people participated. They were given bright yellow caps as souvenirs which were replaced at night with oranges ones with bright LEDs installed on them.

    The Bridge Facts

    • Its construction was started on 28 July 1923 and completed on 19 January 1932.
    • It consists of six original lanes of road traffic.
    • The total span of arch is 504 metres (1,654 feet) and its maximum height is 134 metres (440 feet) from sea level.
    • The total weight of the bridge is 52,800 tonnes.
    • The weight of arch is 39,000 tonnes.
    • Almost 79 percent of the steel used for this bridge came from England while the remaining 21 percent was imported from New South Wales.
    • Six million rivets are used in the bridge. The largest rivet was 39.5 cm (15.6 in).
    • There are two pylons on both ends of the arch. Each pylon is 89 metres (292 feet) high.

    Interesting Facts about Sydney Harbour Bridge

    • It is the world’s tallest bridge made up of steel arch. Its height from sea level is 134 metres (440 ft).
    • Until Port Mann Bridge of Vancouver was built in 2012, it was the widest long-span bridge in the world. The width of Sydney Harbour Bridge is 48.8 metres (160 feet).
    • It ranks sixth longest in the world among spanning-arch bridges.
    • The design of this bridge was based on the Hell Gate Bridge, which is a 310-metre long steel through arch bridge in New York City.
    • Mark Webber drove Williams-BMW Formula One over this bridge in 2005.
    • The painting of steelwork is the most important maintenance task of this bridge. The size of the steel that needs painting is almost 120 acres which is equal to sixty fields of soccer.
    • Among the workers who painted the bridge, one of the most prominent figures was Paul Hogan, an Australian actor and comedian.
    • Bradfield Highway is the main roadway. It is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long which makes it one of the country’s shortest highways.
    • When premier of New South Wales was about to cut the ribbon for officially opening the bridge, a man riding a horse dressed in military uniform went forward and cut the ribbon with his sword. He did so in the name of people of New South Wales. He was arrested for his effort. His name was Francis de Groot and was fined for £5.
    • It is allowed to herd livestock on the Bradfield Highway of this bridge which is why it is known as Travelling Stock Route. However, the timings for the movement of animals are reserved from midnight till dawn. Practically, this practice has not been undertaken for the last 50 years or so.
    • It is believed some workers became deaf in the latter half of their lives primarily because of unsafe conditions during construction.
    • During the Great Depression of 1930s, the building of Harbor Bridge was a relief for the workers because they got an employment. For that reason, this bridge had a nickname of ‘The Iron Lung’.

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  • Tower Bridge Facts for Kids | Hallmark of London

    Tower Bridge Facts for Kids | Hallmark of London

    Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge of London. It has been an iconic symbol of this city as it passes over River Thames. It is a bascule bridge, which means it is moveable and gives way to boat traffic when required thanks to the upward swing of the bridge. Its maintenance and ownership is under a trust called Bridge House Estates. With the help of two horizontal walkways, the two bridge towers are attached on the upper side. At the bottom of both towers lay machinery that operates it.

    History

    • In 1977 on the eve of silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the bridge was painted with blue, red and white colors.
    • Architects submitted more than 50 designs for the design of this bridge.
    • The design given by Sir Horace Jones was approved in 1885. He was an architect but the idea of a bascule bridge was put forward by his engineer Sir John Wolfe Barry.

    Construction

    • The construction of this bridge began in 1887 and it was completed in eight years. It took 432 workers and five major contractors to complete it.
    • About 70,000 tons of concrete was used in two huge piers that gave massive support to the bridge.
    • The two towers and horizontal walkways were made up of 11,000 tons of steel.
    • The bridge was completed at a cost of £1,184,000 (£122 million – 2015).
    • The Prince of Wales along with his princess officially launched this bridge on 30 June, 1894.
    • The Horselydown Lane at the southern bank of the river is attached with its northern bank, Iron Gate. Today, Iron Gate is called Tower Bridge Approach and Horselydown Lane is known as Tower Bridge Road.
    • In 1974, the operating machinery of this bridge was modernized and modern electro-hydraulic drive system was put in place.
    • In order to move the bascules from a distant location, computer system was put in place in the year 2000. However in 2005, this system did not work very well and new sensors were installed instead.
    • The facelift of this bridge was started in April 2008 in order to strengthen it. It was completed in about four years at a cost of £4 million. It is estimated that due to this facelift, the bridge can now sustain for up to another 25 years. The bridge now illuminates at night in case exhibitions are held thanks to the installation of wonderful lighting system.

    Interesting Facts about Tower Bridge

    • The tower bridge has a length of 240 metres (800 feet).
    • The height of each tower is 65 metres (213 feet).
    • The length of central span is 61 metres (200 feet) and it is divided into two leaves (bascules) of equal length. Each of these two bascules can swing upward at an angle of 86 degrees so that boat sails easily under the bridge.
    • Each bascule weighs 1,000 tons and both of them are perfectly counterbalanced.
    • It takes about five minutes to raise bascules.
    • The side-spans on either side of the two towers are suspension bridges. The length of each side-span is 82 metres (270 feet).
    • The two horizontal walkways on top of the bridge are 44 metres (143 feet) high above the river.
    • Each day about 40,000 people go through this bridge.
    • There is a speed limit of 20 miles per hour (32 km/h) on this bridge.
    • The maximum weight allowed for the vehicles to cross over this bridge is 18 tons.
    • Every year the leaves are moved up for 1,000 times.

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    • The leaves of this bridge were raised under certain rules to allow the flow of river traffic. There were two red and two green lights installed on both piers. During night, red lights signaled the closure of the bridge while green light showed that bridge was open. In case when weather was foggy, a sound of ‘gong’ was produced. Likewise, the vessels beneath this bridge also had to give specific signals and sounds.
    • The two horizontal walkways became notorious for pickpockets and thus in 1910 these were closed for the public. There were stairs to climb up these walkways which were occasionally used by the pedestrians.
    • Before this bridge, in order to cross the river from Tower Hill to Tooley Street, Tower Subway was the only route that would take minimum time. It is located 400 metres on the western side.
    • Tower Subway was one of the oldest tube railways of the world. It was launched in 1870 but shut down only after three months. However, this tunnel was opened again for the pedestrians.
    • In 1898, Tower Subway had to be shut down because pedestrians started going through the Tower Bridge (after its opening) which left this underground tunnel with no income at all.

    Tower bridge at night

     

  • Easter Island Facts for Kids | Special Chilean Territory

    Easter Island Facts for Kids | Special Chilean Territory

    Located at the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is one of the three island groups situated at the corner of Polynesian Triangle. The other two regions of this triangle are Hawaii and New Zealand. This island has a status of ‘special territory’ of the Republic of Chile. The most prominent feature of this Easter Island is the huge statues of human figures (made up of stones) that were carved out from 1100 to 1680 CE by the indigenous people. These statues are known as Moai. The native Polynesian language of this island is called Rapa Nui or Pascuan. The word ‘Rapa Nui’ literally means ‘Big Rapa’. For that reason, this island is also called island of Rapa Nui. Pitcairn Island is the nearest to this island occupied by people. It is located about 2,075 km away and inhabited by just about 100 people. Now let’s discover more about this historic island!

    Official Name: Isla de Pascua

    Alternative Name: Rapa Nui

    First European to visit: Jacob Roggeveen

    Annexation to Chile: 9 September, 1888

    Designation: World Heritage Site (UNESCO)

    History

    • The first known traveler arriving on this island from Europe was a Dutch named Jacob Roggeveen. In 1722, he was looking for David’s island but he came across Easter Island along the way. That day was Easter Sunday and so, he named this island as Paasch-Eyland in Dutch which means ‘Easter Island.’
    • The accounts of Roggeveen show that Rapa Nui people used to grow sweet potatoes, bananas and sugar cane on this island.
    • This island was first inhabited in about 300 to 1200 CE.
    • Rapa Nui people colonized this island between 700 and 1100 CE.
    • It is assumed that Polynesians may have come from South America. This argument is backed up by the presence of sweet potato, which was the favorite crop of Polynesians. Sweet potato in turn was originated in South America.
    • The Polynesians arrived on this island possibly from Mangareva Islands or perhaps from Marquesas Islands.
    • At a time when people initially arrived, there were a lot of tree species on this island. But Polynesian rat has possibly destroyed plantation of these species.
    • Until 1622, the population of Rapa Nui was estimated to be 15,000.
    • In 1722, the island was occupied by just about 2,000 to 3,000 people. Moreover, almost all of the species of birds and 21 species of trees were also destroyed up to that time.
    • Today, there are almost 4,000 inhabitants on this island. Most of them speak Spanish instead of their native language, Rapa Nui.
    • The words of Rapa Nui language bear great resemblance to Mangareva language. Almost 80 percent of the words are similar in both languages. Mangareva is also a Polynesian language which is spoken by people living in Mangareva or Gambier islands.
    • The trees were cut down on such a massive scale that the maximum height of trees on this island was just about 10 feet (3 metres) high. Due to this deforestation, seabirds became extinct and the crops were also affected since shadow of trees was no longer present due to their small size.

    Moai

    • Easter Island is home to 887 moai.
    • These statues are often referred to as ‘Easter Island heads’.
    • Every statue was built by 5 to 6 people and took them one year to complete it.
    • The head of each moai (or statue) was a symbol of head of lineage that had died.
    • ‘Paro’ is the name of the biggest moai and it stands about 9.8 metres (32 feet) high.
    • It takes about 200 to 250 people to move one moai from one place to another.
    • More recently, 50 moai were built and the name of one such moai is Ahu Ature Huke. It was built in 1956 and situated on the sand beach of this island called Anakena.
    • The stone platforms of moai are called Ahu.
    • There are 313 known ahu (or stone platforms) on this island. Out of these, only 125 ahu contain moai.
    • The largest ahu on this island is called Ahu Tongariki which is one kilometer in length. It contains the tallest moai. There are 15 statues on this platform and these were dug out in the 1990s.
    • Ahu Akivi has seven moai. But the unique thing is that all of the moai of this ahu face Pacific Ocean. It was recovered in 1960 by an American anthropologist named William Mulloy.
    • The heaviest moai weighs 86 tonnes and it is situated on Ahu Tongariki.
  • Angel Falls Facts for Kids | World’s Highest Waterfall

    Angel Falls Facts for Kids | World’s Highest Waterfall

    Located in a jungle in Bolívar State of Venezuela, the angel falls is clearly one of the most fascinating sights to watch. The height of angel falls makes it the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. The angel falls gets its name in the 20th century. The waterfall is named after an American aviator called Jimmie Angel. He was the first person who saw this waterfall by flying over it on November 18, 1933. When Jimmie Angel died in 1956, the ashes of his dead body were spread out all over the angel falls as per his wishes. Today, Venezuela has become one of the leading countries for tourism across the world thanks to angel falls. However, it is not a piecemeal to get there. Let’s explore more about this waterfall in detail!

    Name of Discoverer: Jimmie Angel

    Height: 979 metres (3,212 feet)

    Plunge: 807 metres (2,648 feet)

    Name

    • In Spanish, the angel falls is known as Salto Ángel which also bears the name of its discoverer.
    • The name of this waterfall was changed in 2009. The government of Venezuela decided to give it the indigenous name in Pemon language called Kerepakupai Vená. This word means ‘waterfall of the deepest place’.
    • It is also called Parakupá Vená which means ‘the fall from the highest point’.
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    Geography

    • The mountain from where it drops is called Auyán-tepui. This tepui (table top mountain) is one of the largest and most visited tepuis of the world.
    • The angel falls drops into Canaima National Park which is Venezuela’s second biggest park.
    • The tepui of angel falls is located in a region called La Gran Sabana in southeastern Venezuela. In English this region is known as ‘The Great Savanna’.

    History

    • In 1933, an American aviator named Jimmie Angel flew over this waterfall for the first time.
    • On October 9, 1937, Jimmie Angel went to this waterfall for the second time but the wheels of his plane got stuck in the mud during landing. He was accompanied by his wife and two others. They had to come down from the tepui on their feet and reached the city in about 11 days. The plane remained at the top of the tepui for about 33 years when in 1970 military helicopters finally brought it back.
    • The first European who saw this waterfall is thought to be Sir Walter Raleigh. However, some historians claim that the first European to spot it was a Spanish discoverer named Fernando de Berrío.
    • The records of the Venezuelan discoverer named Ernesto Sánchez La Cruz reveals that he saw this waterfall back in 1912. However, he did not advertize it.
    • Alexander Laime is the first individual to reach angel falls on his feet. He was born in Latvia and in 1946, he was able to reach angel falls on his own. He is also the first person to make it to the upper side of this waterfall.
    • A trail that goes from Churun River to the base of angel falls is also straightened for the first time by Laime. There is also a viewpoint on this trail from where tourists take photographs of this waterfall. In honor of its explorer, this viewpoint is named after him i.e. Mirador Laime which means ‘Laime’s Viewpoint’.
    • On 13 May, 1949, the height of angel falls was officially determined through an expedition supervised by American journalist named Ruth Robertson.
    • The first attempt to mount the tepui from its face was made in 1968. However, since it was a wet season and the rocks were slippery, the attempt went in vain.
    • On 13 January, 1971, the first successful ascend was made from the face of the cliff. It took the climbers 9 days plus a half day more to climb to the top of angel falls.

     

     

  • Empire State Building Facts for Kids

    Empire State Building Facts for Kids

    Located in midtown of New York City, this skyscraper has 102 stories. The empire state building is a cultural icon of USA. It is built on a design known as Art Deco style. On 1 May, 1931, the button for the lights of the empire state building was pressed by US President Herbert Hoover. It used to be the only skyscraper that had more than one hundred floors. The outdoor observatory of this building is one of the most famous in the world. It is one of the tallest freestanding structures in Americas. Let’s explore more about this wonderful architecture!

    Date of Start: March 17, 1930

    Date of Completion: April 11, 1931

    Height of building: 381 m (1,250 feet)

    Height of building (including pinnacle): 1,453 feet

    Height of pinnacle: 62 m (203 feet)

    Number of windows: 6,500

    Number of elevators: 73

    Total number of steps: 1,860

    Area (base of the building): 2 acres

    Stories: 102

    Number of businesses: 1,000

    Number of employees: 21,000

    Completion time: 1 year and 45 days

    Total cost: $40,948,900

    Design: Art Deco

    Interesting Facts about Empire State Building

    • The New York State is sometimes known by its nickname i.e. the Empire State. This building is named after it.
    • The empire state building was the tallest skyscraper in the world until 1954 when it was outshined by Griffin Television Tower Oklahoma.
    • In 1970, the north tower of the original World Trade Center surpassed this building as the world’s tallest.
    • The completion of One World Trade Center building in 2013 makes it the tallest in New York by surpassing Empire State building.
    • It ranks fifth among the tallest buildings of USA.
    • In terms of pinnacle height, the building is ranked 4th among the country’s tallest skyscrapers.
    • It is among one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
    • In 1986, the building was named as the National Historic Landmark.
    • It ranks at the top of America’s Favorite Architecture.
    • It ranks 29th among the tallest buildings of the world.

    More Facts

    • The repair of the empire state building in 2010 cost $550 million.
    • About 3,400 European workers were engaged in the construction. Five workers lost their lives during the construction.
    • The building did not start making profits until 1950.
    • In 1951, Roger L. Stevens along with his partners purchased this building at $51 million, which was the highest amount paid at that time in the history of the real-estate business.
    • On 28 July, 1945, a plane was crashed into the empire state building. In this accident, 14 people lost their lives.
    • When the plane crashed, Betty Lou Oliver was inside the elevator and had a freefall of 75 stories. As luck would have it, he was survived. It is a world record and designated in the Guinness World Record as longest survived in the dive of elevator.
    • In 1946, another incident of plane crash into the Empire State building was about to happen but this time missed it.
    • About 30 people have attempted suicide from the upper parts of this building.
    • The first man to commit suicide from this building was the worker who was engaged in its construction. At the time, the construction was not completed as yet but the man was laid off from the work, so he committed suicide.
    • The building houses just about 21,000 workers which ranks it at the second position of single office complex in USA. The office having maximum number of employees working every day in USA is Pentagon.
    • From first floor to the 80th floor, the elevator takes less than one minute.
    • The floodlights at the top of the empire state building were installed in 1964.

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  • Sydney Opera House Facts for Kids | Venue for Art Performances

    Sydney Opera House Facts for Kids | Venue for Art Performances

    Located on the dock of the most densely populated Australian city, Sydney Opera House is a venue for various art performances. The natural harbor of Sydney where this building is situated is known as Port Jackson and this location is referred to as Bennelong Point. It was constructed by a Danish architect namely Jørn Utzon. Apart from art performances, this venue also hosts formal ceremonies. The venue features eating places as well (like snack bars, café) and a studio for recording. Next to this glorious architecture, there lays another dazzling structure known as Sydney Harbour Bridge. In order to facilitate the visitors, specially arranged tours are also available that allow them to have a good look at different places of this venue.

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    Name of Architect: Jørn Oberg Utzon

    Total Cost: $102 million

    Official Date of Opening: October 20, 1973

    Area covered: 4.4 acres (1.8 hectares)

    Length: 183 meters

    Width: 120 meters

    Number of tiles: 1,056,006

    Declared World Heritage Site (UNESCO): June 28, 2007

    History

    • On September 13, 1955, a competition was held for the design of Opera House. The architects belonging to 32 countries submitted about 233 different designs for Opera House.
    • Utzon received prize money of £5,000 for his design of Opera House.
    • The name of the Premier of New South Wales who gave official permission to build Sydney Opera House is John Joseph Cahill. He gave this approval in 1958.
    • The construction of the upper podium of Opera House was started in March 1959 and ended on February 1963.
    • The outer shells of the structure were started building in 1963 and until 1967.
    • The construction of interior of Opera House began in 1967 and ended on 1973.
    • In 1966 when Utzon ran out of money, he finally gave up his job on February 28. The new premier of the state Robert Askin was not in favor of Opera House project.
    • After Utzon walked out, another architect named Peter Hall took on the job of completing Opera House. He was assigned to the job on April 1966.
    • The Queen of Australia named Elizabeth II officially unveiled the Opera House in October 20, 1973.

    Physical Description

    • It is located in a state of Australia known as New South Wales. Sydney is the capital city of this state.
    • The two different colors of tiles used in the structure are ‘matte cream’ and ‘glossy white’.
    • The Swedish company that made tiles of Opera House is named as Höganäs AB.
    • The outer covering of the building is made up of concrete panels called ‘shells’.
    • Concert Hall has the capacity of 2,679 people. This venue is mostly used by Sydney Symphony Orchestra. It is the biggest venue of Opera House.
    • Joan Sutherland Theatre has the capacity of 1,507 people. This venue is used by Australian Ballet and Opera Australia.
    • Drama Theatre has the capacity of 544 people. Sydney Theatre Company uses this venue.
    • Playhouse has the capacity of 398 people.
    • Studio has the capacity of 400 people.
    • Utzon Room has the capacity of 210 people.

    Jørn Utzon

    • In the formal opening of the Opera House, no one called Jørn Utzon to attend the ceremony and his name was also not referred to in the ceremony at all.
    • It is said that the panel of experts (three judges) who were looking at the various designs of Opera House (during International Competition), rejected the design of Utzon along with other architects. However, a U.S. architect named Eero Saarinen got there in Sydney and was fascinated by the design of Utzon.
    • In late 1990s, the Trust officials went back to Utzon in an effort to settle the differences and asked his approval for the upcoming restructuring of Opera House. Thus, in 1999, Utzon was taken into service as a consultant.
    • In order to pay a mark of respect to its real architect, the design of one of the rooms was constructed on the word of Utzon. This room was unveiled in 2004 and was named as “The Utzon Room”.
    • Jørn Utzon passed away in November 2008.
    • After the death of Utzon, a ceremony was conducted in the Concert Hall of Opera House displaying different performances in March 25, 2009. Lin and Jan (daughter and son of Utzon) were present at this official ceremony.

    More Facts

    • While the Opera House was not completed yet, the artiste who performed for the very first time in the venue was Paul Robeson, a U.S. actor. He showed his performance in 1960.
    • The first ever performance of playing piano in front of spectators in the Opera House was performed by Romola Enyi. She was an Australian pianist and performed in April 10, 1973 in the Concert Hall.
    • In 2013, the Opera House marked the 40th birthday. As a result, Sydney New Year’s Eve event was held on 31st December (the same year) in this venue.
    • Each year the House hosts about 1,500 performances.
    • About 1.2 million persons watch these performances every year.
    • The Opera House attracts over 7 million tourists every year.
    • The Opera House is run by a trust made by an Australian government named Sydney Opera House Trust.

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  • Uluru Facts For Kids | Historical landmark Of Australia

    Uluru Facts For Kids | Historical landmark Of Australia

    Uluru is a small hill in Australia and is usually referred to as Monadnock. It is also known as inselberg which means ‘island mountain’. An inselberg is the name of a hill that sticks out suddenly above the land. Located in Central Australia, Uluru is a huge formation of rock. It is made up of fine-grained minerals called sandstone. It is certainly one of the most famous historical landmarks of Australia. Now let’s take a brief look at some other Uluru facts for kids.

    A Quick Guide To Uluru Facts For Kids

    Common Name: Uluru

    Other Name: Ayers Rock

    Official Name: Uluru / Ayers Rock

    Place: Central Australia

    Type: Rock formation

    Name of Discoverer: William Christie Gosse

    Date of Discovery: July 19, 1873

    Height above sea level: 863 meters

    Height of the rock: 348 meters

    Basic Uluru Facts For Kids

    Names

    1. The word ‘Uluru’ was given by local Australian people named Pitjantjatjara.
    2. It is also called Ayers Rock.
    3. The word ‘Ayers Rock’ was named after ‘Sir Henry Ayers’. He was the Chief Secretary of the region.
    4. Both names are now officially used. On 6th November, 2002, it was renamed as ‘Uluru / Ayers Rock’.
    5. Uluru is also called Monolith.

    An Australian traveler named William Christie Gosse came here and spotted this rock for the very first time on July 19, 1873. He called it ‘Ayers Rock’.

    Physical Features

    1. The height of this rock is about 348 meters.
    2. From sea level, Uluru lies at a height of about 863 meters.Uluru - Uluru Facts For Kids
    3. There is another magnificent rock formation located at just 25 kilometers away in the west from Uluru and is known as Kata Tjuta. It is also known as Mount Olga. Both of these are very important cultural heritage of Australia.
    4. Uluru changes its color more often during daylight and twilight.
    5. It is mainly made up of fine-grained rock called Arkose. Arkose is a sedimentary rock and contains more than 25 percent of feldspar.
    6. About 50 percent of the rock is made up of feldspar and 35 percent is made up of Quartz.
    7. The diameter of the small grains that make up Uluru is just about 3 to 4 millimeters.
    8. The shape of the grains is angular.
    9. The original color of the rock was grey but as it came into contact with the air over a period of time, the color of its outer surface changed into reddish-brown.

    Species

    1. During ancient times, it is believed that about 46 different species of Australian mammals lived in the region where Uluru is present. However, these are reduced to just 21 in the present day.
    2. The most vulnerable Australian species living in Uluru region is Mulgara.
    3. There are 7 species of bats living around Uluru.

    People

    1. According to archaeologists, humans came here and settled themselves at 10,000 years before.
    2. In 1872, the Europeans were the first people who spotted Uluru and Mount Olga (Kata Tjuta).
    3. The region of Uluru was seen by the visitors for the very first time in the year 1936. Until that time, no tourist came here.
    4. There is an ancient community of local people that lives close to Uluru. They are known as Mutitjulu and have a population of only 300 people.

    More Uluru Facts For Kids

    1. It is located at a distance of about 335 kilometers away from Alice Springs. Alice Springs is the third biggest town of Australian northern territory.
    2. The people who have been living here through ancient times are known as Aṉangu.
    3. Most tourists like to go up on Uluru hill. However since the hill is fairly steep, almost 35 visitors have now been dead while climbing it.
    4. Aṉangu people never go up on Uluru. It is because Uluru is a holy place for them.

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  • Pyramid Facts For Kids | Monuments Of Ancient People

    Pyramid Facts For Kids | Monuments Of Ancient People

    The oldest pyramids were built by the people of Mesopotamia. They called these structures ‘Ziggurats’. These structures were coated with golden color. The Pyramids of Giza are the biggest pyramids in Egypt. However, the greatest number of pyramids in the world is in Sudan. Every pyramid has minimum 3 surfaces from the outside which are triangular in shape. The most popular form of pyramid is however a square type. It has four triangle-shaped surfaces and its base is also square in shape. So now let’s discover more in pyramid facts for kids.

    A Quick Guide To Pyramid Facts For Kids

    Largest Pyramid in the World (by size): Great Pyramid of Cholula (Mexico)

    Tallest Pyramid in the World: Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)

    Number of Pyramids in Sudan: 220

    Number of Pyramids in Greece: 2

    Number of Pyramids in Spain: 6

    Largest Pyramid of Native American: Monks Mound

    Basic Pyramid Facts For Kids

    Egypt

    1. The pyramids of Egypt are the most popular pyramids. Few of the Egyptian pyramids are one of the biggest structures of the world.
    2. Egyptians started making these pyramids in about 2700 BC and continued up till 1700 BC.
    3. The first Egyptian pyramid was constructed by the king named Djoser. He was the king of the Third Dynasty of Egypt.
    4. The pyramids of Egypt were coated with white-colored limestone.
    5. The name of the architect who built the first pyramid was Imhotep.
    6. The biggest pyramids of Egypt are the Pyramids of Giza.
    7. During 2008, archaeologists explored 135 Egyptians pyramids.
    8. The Great Pyramid of Egypt is one the biggest pyramids around the world.
    9. Until 1311 AD, the Great Pyramid of Egypt was the biggest construction around the world. In 1311, the construction of ‘The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln’ in England became the tallest.
    10. Majority of Egyptian pyramids are situated in Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
    11. The Egyptian royal pyramids were the last pyramids to be built. The name of the last king who built these was Ahmose.

    Sudan

    1. Sudan is the only country in the world that has maximum number of pyramids. Today, Sudan is home to 220 pyramids.
    2. Nubia is a region located along River Nile in Sudan. The Nubian Pyramids were built during the Kingdom of Kush (African kingdom) in this area.
    3. It is believed that there were almost 240 Nubian Pyramids in Sudan.
    4. Nubian Pyramids are also known as Pyramids of Kush.

    Nigeria

    1. Igbo people are the local tribes of Nigeria and one of the Africa’s biggest ethnic groups. They built pyramids known as Nsude Pyramids.
    2. The material used in 10 pyramids was largely mud and dirt.
    3. These pyramids were built as a holy place for their gods to sit at the top of these structures.

    Greece

    1. According to a Greek geographer of the second century AD named Pausanias, there were two pyramids in Greece. However, we do not know whether these structures were similar to the pyramids of Egypt or not because they are disappeared.
    2. The remains of one of the pyramids in Greece are in Hellenikon. There is also a second pyramid that exists in Ligourio (a village).
    3. These two pyramids do not resemble Egyptian pyramids. They are rectangular in shape rather than square and had big spaces inside them.
    4. These structures were probably constructed during 4th and 5th centuries.

    Spain

    1. Located on Canary Islands in Chacona district, there are 6 pyramids that were constructed of lava stone. These 6 pyramidal structures are now called Pyramids of Güímar.Pyramid Facts For Kids
    2. The architects did not use mortar in these structures.
    3. They are rectangular in shape.
    4. They belonged to the 19th century AD.
    5. In the town of Güímar, there are now only 6 pyramids that still exist today. Previously, there had been 9 of them.

    China

    1. One of the distinguishing features of Chinese pyramids is that all of them have flat or horizontal top.
    2. They are similar in shape to the Mexican pyramids called Teotihuacan pyramids.
    3. There are 38 pyramids in the Chinese city Xi’an in the province of Shaanxi.
    4. The most popular of all these tombs was the tomb of the First Qin Emperor called Qin Shi Huang. It took 38 years to build this tomb (246 BC – 208 BC).

    Mesoamerica

    1. Mesoamerican pyramids are stepped pyramids. The main purpose of these structures in Mexico was the killing of human beings. The humans were sacrificed for a god which was a spiritual tradition.
    2. They are similar in shape to Mesopotamia’s pyramids called Ziggurats.
    3. According to the size of the pyramid, the Great Pyramid of Cholula is by far the biggest pyramid around the world. It is located in Puebla, a state in Mexico.
    4. The Great Pyramid of Cholula was started in third century BC and completed on 9th century AD.
    5. The Pyramid of the Sun is also found in Mexico. It is the third biggest pyramid around the world.

    North America

    1. The Native Americans constructed big pyramids called platform mounds.
    2. They were made up of soil.
    3. The Monks Mound in Illinois is the largest structure built by the Native Americans. It was finished in about 1100 AD.

    Roman Empire

    1. Located in the Italian city of Rome is the Pyramid of Cestius. It was built by the Romans during first century BC.
    2. It has the height of about 27 meters.
    3. There was another pyramid located in Borgo called ‘Meta Romuli’. However, it is no longer present because it was demolished in 15th century.

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  • Mount Fuji Facts For Kids | Highest Peak In Japan

    Mount Fuji Facts For Kids | Highest Peak In Japan

    Mount Fuji is situated on Honshu Island in Japan and it is by far the biggest Japanese peak. The most eye-catching feature of Mount Fuji is that the top section is covered with ice. Its shape is highly symmetrical. Now let’s explore this wonderful Japanese peak and see what it brings to us in Mount Fuji facts for kids.

    A Quick Guide To Mount Fuji Facts For Kids

    Height: 3,776 meters

    Location: Tokyo (Southwest direction)

    Rating: Highest mountain of Japan

    Year when it was first climbed: 663 (Name is unknown)

    First foreign climber: Sir Rutherford Alcock

    Basic Mount Fuji Facts For Kids

    Introduction

    1. It lies at just about 100 kilometers away from Tokyo. Due to its height, it is visible from this city.
    2. Mount Fuji is basically a composite volcano. The last time this volcano had blown up was in 1707. It is also known as stratovolcano, a highly active volcano.
    3. The three mountains of Japan are known as ‘Three Holy Mountains’. These three peaks are Mount Fuji, Mount Haku and Mount Tate.
    4. It was included in the list of World Heritage Sites on June 22, 2013. It is a cultural site.
    5. The Japanese call this mountain by the name of Fuji-san.

    Geography

    1. There are three small towns at the base of Mount Fuji. These are Fujiyoshida, Gotemba and Yamanashi Prefecture.
    2. The mountain is bordered by three lakes.
    3. Mount Fuji is located in a park known as Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
    4. In the north-west direction of Mount Fuji, there is a forest known as Aokigahara. This forest is the second most famous site in the world where people do suicide. The first location in the world for most suicides is Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
    5. At about 80 kilometers from this peak, lies an airport known as Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport.

    Climbers

    1. In 663, an unknown monk had climbed up this mountain for the very first time.
    2. In 1868, a British person named Sir Rutherford Alcock climbed Mount Fuji and became the first foreign person to do it.
    3. Alcock took 8 hours to climb this mountain and took 3 hours to come down from the top.
    4. The very first story of Mount Fuji was written by Sir Rutherford Alcock and named ‘The Capital of the Tycoon.
    5. The first woman to climb Mount Fuji was Lady Fanny Parkes. She climbed it in 1869.
    6. In the year 2009, almost 300,000 persons went up to this peak.

    More Mount Fuji Facts For Kids

    1. The two most favorite months to climb Mount Fuji are July and August.
    2. Majority of Japanese go up to Mount Fuji during the night. It is because they want to see the sunlight from the top of the hill as the Sun gets higher.
    3. In Japanese, the first light in the morning is called goraikō which means ‘Arrival of Light’.
    4. In olden times, this mountain was thought to be as a holy peak which is why women were not allowed to go to Mount Fuji. This trend ended on Meiji Period (1868 – 1912).

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  • Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

    Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

    There was no route to reach San Francisco from Marin County before the completion of Golden Gate Bridge. The Ferry service was therefore, introduced in 1820 as the only way between Marin County and San Francisco. In 1916, the proposal for the construction of Golden Gate Bridge was made. Let’s discover more in Golden Gate Bridge facts for kids.

    A Quick Guide To Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

    Starting Date of Construction: January 5, 1933

    Total Cost: $35 million

    Chief Engineer: Joseph Baermann Strauss

    Total Length: 8,981 feet

    Total Width: 90 feet

    Height: 746 feet

    Completion Date of Construction: April 1937

    Opening Date: May 27, 1937

    Number of Vehicles per day: 110,000

    Basic Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

    Design and Construction

    1. The first suggestion for building the Golden Gate Bridge was made by an Engineer named James Wilkins in 1916.
    2. The US architect who designed the towers of this bridge, its streetlights, alleys, barrier and other decorations was named Irving Morrow.
    3. The basic design for the structure of Golden Gate Bridge was given by Leon Moisseiff.
    4. The name of the construction company that completed this bridge was McClintic-Marshall Construction Co.
    5. During its construction, 19 workers fell down but luckily they were saved because of the safety nets. Later on, they made a special club known as ‘Half Way to Hell Club’.
    6. A total of 11 workers died during the construction of this bridge.
    7. A diner is situated at the southeastern side of the bridge. It is known as Bridge Round House. It was designed by Alfred Finnila and finished in 1938.

    Opening Ceremony

    1. The bridge was opened for the first time on May 27, 1937. This opening gala was continued for about 7 days.
    2. Almost 200,000 persons strolled on this bridge just one day before Golden Gate Bridge was opened for the motor vehicles.
    3. A song was officially dedicated to this bridge by the name of ‘There’s a Silver Moon on the Golden Gate’.
    4. Unique Features
    5. Golden Gate Bridge was the only suspension bridge that had the longest main span all over the world up till 1964. The length of this main span is 4,200 feet.
    6. Today, this bridge stands at the second position that has the second-biggest main span in USA. The bridge at the first position in USA is in state of New York called Verrazano–Narrows Bridge.
    7. Until 1998, the towers of Golden Gate Bridge (standing high above water) were the biggest in the world by any suspension bridge. The height of these towers is 746 feet.
    8. Golden Gate Bridge does not come under Highway System of the state of California.
    9. Golden Gate Bridge is also the second bridge in the world from where maximum number of people commits suicide.

    More Golden Gate Bridge Facts For Kids

    1. The color of this bridge is ‘International Orange’.
    2. When a person dives into water from the floor of Golden Gate Bridge, it takes him 4 seconds to reach at the surface of water.
    3. The speed at which a jumper hits water surface from Golden Gate Bridge is about 75 mph.
    4. This bridge was shut down for 3 times ever since it was built. The first time was on 1st December, 1951; the second time 23rd December, 1982; the third time was on 3rd December, 1983.
    5. There are 6 lanes in this bridge.

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  • Pompeii Facts For Kids | Ancient Roman Town

    Pompeii Facts For Kids | Ancient Roman Town

    Pompeii was an old city of Romans. It is located in the region of Southern Italy known as Campania. According to experts, this city was basically built by the Oscans and dates back to the 6th or perhaps 7th century BC. Later on, Romans came here and settled themselves. During 1st century AD, Pompeii was among those towns that were located just at the bottom of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano. Pompeii has always been one of the best places to visit in Italy and it has remained as such for over 250 years now. Therefore, let’s have a look at Pompeii facts for kids to explore this wonderful and ancient Italian city.

    A Quick Guide To Pompeii Facts For Kids

    Year at which it was founded: 6th to 7th century

    Year at which it was destroyed: 79 AD

    Country: Italy

    Province: Naples

    Type of Settlement: Town

    Basic Pompeii Facts For Kids

    Physical Features

    1. It is located at a distance of about 8 kilometers far from Mount Vesuvius.
    2. The total area covered by this city was more or less 67 hectares.
    3. The total number of inhabitants in this city was nearly 11,000.
    4. Before Mount Vesuvius burst open in 79 AD, the population of Pompeii had probably reached to 20,000 persons.
    5. Pompeii has a temple known as ‘Temple of Apollo’. Its construction dates back to 2nd century BC.
    6. Archaeologists also discovered a hotel near this city. The total area covered by this hotel was 1,000 square meters and these days it is known by the name of ‘Grand Hotel Murecine’.

    People

    1. Oscans were the ancient people of Italy. They founded Pompeii. They used to speak Oscan language and were also known by another name called Osci.
    2. The Greek and Phoenician people used this city as a harbor.
    3. During the period of 525 to 474 BC, the Greeks were said to be the first people who gained control over this city. The name of the settlement of Greeks who came here was known ‘Cumae’.
    4. The Samnites (residents of Samnium) took over this city during 5th century BC.
    5. Pompeii became the ‘socium of Rome’ during 4th century BC when the Samnite Wars were finished.

    Romans

    1. During the Second Punic War (218 – 201 BC), this city supported the Romans.
    2. In the year 89 BC, a Roman general named ‘Sulla’ surrounded the city.
    3. There were several towns in the region of Campania that went to war against Romans. Pompeii was one of them.
    4. Pompeii eventually surrendered against Romans in 80 BC. Those residents who made any effort against Romans were driven out of the city.
    5. The Romans gave this city a name known as ‘Colonia Cornelia Veneria Pompeianorum’.
    6. When Romans ruled over Pompeii particularly in Augustan period, this city saw great progress in road and rail network.
    7. A large aqueduct was built that was used to supply water to 4 restrooms, the vast number of residences, business centers and above all, it supplied water to 25 waterfalls installed on different streets.

    Earthquake

    1. A very strong earthquake hit Pompeii on February 5, 62 AD. Experts believe that reading on the Richter Scale of this earthquake was probably 6.
    2. The earthquake destroyed many buildings, homes and temples.
    3. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius happened on August 24. On August 23 (one day before the eruption), a carnival was celebrated which was known as Vulcanalia.
    4. Today after carrying out a lot of experiments, it is believed that ‘heat’ was the main factor behind the killing of thousands of people in Pompeii. Until that time, it was thought that the emerging ash may have choked people to death but it is now proved to be wrong.
    5. One of the persons who saw the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, was Pliny the Younger. He was an attorney as well as a writer. He wrote about this volcano after 25 years of its eruption.

    More Pompeii Facts For Kids

    1. The ruins of this ancient city are present alongside another urban area called Pompei.
    2. The most famous community that was living next to the city of Pompeii was Herculaneum.
    3. In 1997, UNESCO announced this city to be the World Heritage Site.
    4. Until 2008, the number of tourists that came to Pompeii every year was just about 2.6 million people.
    5. The site of this town had been lost and it had remained unknown for about 1,500 years. It was found again in 1599 but the greatest rediscovery was made in 1748 by Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre, an engineer from Spain.

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  • Colosseum Facts For Kids | Largest Amphitheatre In The World

    Colosseum Facts For Kids | Largest Amphitheatre In The World

    The most famous site for the tourists in Rome is Colosseum. It is by far the biggest amphitheatre in the world and one of the greatest remains of the Roman Empire. Let’s explore it further in Colosseum facts for kids.

    A Quick Guide To Colosseum Facts For Kids

    Starting Date of Construction: 70 AD

    Ending Date of Construction: 80 AD

    Shape: Elliptical

    Length: 189 meters

    Width: 156 meters

    Covered Area: 6 acres

    Height of Outer Wall: 48 meters

    Number of Stories: 3

    Basic Colosseum Facts For Kids

    Physical Features

    1. Colosseum is an amphitheatre that is elliptical in shape.
    2. It is located at the center of the Italian city of Rome.
    3. It is made up of stone and concrete.
    4. It was the biggest amphitheatre built by the Romans.
    5. It is the biggest amphitheatre of the world.
    6. Colosseum has the capacity of taking 50,000 to 80,000 viewers at one time.
    7. There are 80 entrances of Colosseum.
    8. There is a number for every entrance as well as every exit.
    9. There are 4 axial entrances of Colosseum. All of them were beautifully adorned.
    10. The Roman Emperor used to enter it from the north side (which was a main entrance). No ordinary citizen can enter it from this side.
    11. There are 2 entrances from the Roman period that still exist until today. These are entrance number XXIII and number LIV. ‘XXIII’ means 23 and ‘LIV’ means 54.
    12. There were different levels of seating arrangements for different classes of people.
    13. The seating level for ordinary Romans was called ‘maenianum secundum’. It consists of two parts.
    14. The lower section of seating level was called ‘The Immum’. It was reserved for well-off people.
    15. The upper section of seating level was called ‘The Summum’. It was reserved for poor people.
    16. The seating arrangement at the top of Colosseum within a gallery was called ‘maenianum secundum in legneis’.
    17. Colosseum consists of a floor made up of wood and is coated with sand. This region is known as arena. The word ‘Arena’ is a Latin word that means ‘sand’.
    18. The length of arena is 83 meters. Its width is 48 meters.
    19. Colosseum consists of a structure called Hypogeum. This word means ‘underground’.

    Construction and Destruction

    1. In 70 AD, a Roman emperor named Vespasian started its construction.
    2. The construction was finished in 80 AD by Vespasian’s son (another emperor) named Titus.
    3. Under the rule of Domitian, new adjustments were made to the structure.
    4. It was built to show various public competitions like drama, mock sea battle, fighting between gladiators and the like.
    5. A church was also constructed inside Colosseum in the 6th century.
    6. Domitian was the son of Vespasian. When he became emperor, he built a gallery at the uppermost part of Colosseum and thus allowing more spectators to come.
    7. Once the lightning struck Colosseum in 217. It was so powerful that it resulted in a fire and eventually damaging many parts of this structure. Most of the top structure was cut off as a result of it.
    8. An earthquake occurred in 1349 which caused great damage to its structure.
    9. A mega project to save this wonderful site from weakening was undertaken in 1993 and continued until 2000. The entire cost of this restoration project was $19.3m.

    ­­­­More Colosseum Facts For Kids

    1. The Latin word for Colosseum is Amphitheatrum Flavium. It is the original name of Colosseum.
    2. It is also known as Flavian Amphitheatre.
    3. When Colosseum was opened, the games that were played at the beginning killed 9,000 animals.
    4. During the 16th century, Pope Sixtus V tried to convert it into a factory of wool but could not succeed because of his death.
    5. Cardinal Altieri also tried to use Colosseum for bullfighting in 1671, but he was unsuccessful because of great protests by the public.
    6. Pope Benedict XIV called this structure a holy place in 1749. It is because Christians were martyred here in olden times.
    7. The death punishment in Italy was eliminated in 1948. Colosseum has since been an icon for getting rid of this punishment.
    8. When death penalty was eliminated in New Mexico (a US State) in 2009, Colosseum was lit up as a symbol against this punishment.

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  • Mount Rushmore Facts For Kids | The Biggest Work of Art in the World

    Mount Rushmore Facts For Kids | The Biggest Work of Art in the World

    There couldn’t be a better way to pay a mark of respect to those who changed the course of history than by building a monument that was to become a hallmark for the entire country. Located on the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is certainly one such feat that stands out in terms of design and skillfulness involved in its construction. What’s more, the presence of illustrious figures makes it even more enticing for the visitors which is why nearly three million people flock toward this very site every year and thus realizing the goal for which it was primarily intended. The mastermind behind its making was Doane Robinson, a state historian. But the one who gave real life to his plan was an ingenious sculptor named Gutzon Borglum who built something with no precedent in its making. No wonder during the first 150 years of the country’s history, four US Presidents that demand higher respect than others are Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. Borglum rightly picked out these four for his carving. Well, it’s just a tip of the iceberg! To find out more in Mount Rushmore facts for kids, let’s explore it in detail.

    Mount Rushmore Facts for Kids | A Brief History

    It all began in 1923 when Robinson came up with an idea of turning one of the South Dakota’s hills into something that has never been attempted before. He therefore sought the help of Peter Norbeck (a US Senator) who liked his idea so much that he told him to find a sculptor that would turn his dream into reality. In 1924, Robinson sent a proposal to Gutzon Borglum. Borglum agreed to his proposal right away. After passing through few bumpy rides on its way due to lack of appropriate funding as well as environmentalists’ fear, the bill was eventually passed by Federal legislature in 1925 sanctioning its construction. However the project was accelerated by the arrival of President Calvin Coolidge in 1927, when he stretched his 3-week short tour into a 90-day voyage and formally announced Mount Rushmore as a “National Shrine”.

    Fascinating Mount Rushmore Facts for Kids

    The carving of this mountain is indeed the biggest artistic work across the globe so far.

    The mountain was named in 1885 after Charles E. Rushmore, a New York attorney.

    The four Presidents on Mount Rushmore are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.

    The entire project took 14 long years to complete.

    Nearly 400 laborers were involved in its making.

    Luckily, no worker passed away during construction.

    Borglum was 60 years old when he started carving Mount Rushmore.

    These workers were so talented that almost 90 percent of Mount Rushmore was carved by means of dynamite.

    450,000 tons of hard granite was actually taken out from the hill.

    Other Mount Rushmore Facts For Kids

    One of the reasons why Borglum chose Mount Rushmore is the fact that the hill is positioned in such a way that it receives maximum sunlight and thus illuminating Presidents’ faces for most of the daytime.

    The granite of Mount Rushmore is really smooth and also resistant to erosion so much so that even after 10,000 years it is estimated to wear away by only one inch. That’s why Borglum chose this very site.

    Initially Borglum modeled all four US Presidents on a scale of inches such that one inch on the model correspond to one foot on the mountain. In this way, it was quite easy for the workers to carve out faces with utmost precision simply by following the model.

    George Washington rightly earned the first place in Mount Rushmore (he was the first to be carved out) as he represents the birth of our nation by liberating us from the supremacy of England.

    With an aim of saving records of Mount Rushmore in a vault, Borglum started making a cave on a stony hill in 1938. This vault is situated right at the back of Mount Rushmore and is named as ‘Hall of Records’. However it couldn’t be completed because Borglum had died and also the Second World War was started afterwards.

    Borglum died during construction in March 1941 and his son, Lincoln took over the ongoing work of his father.

    Lincoln spent only seven months on the project and ended it on October 31, 1941.

    The project had to be called off due to lack of funds since it was time of Great Depression.

    Had the project was carried out according to the original plan (which included the face as well as body and down to the toes); the height of each President would’ve been 465 feet high.

    At the foot of Mount Rushmore lie flags of 56 states.

    Today National Park Service is in charge of this historical monument.

    Quick Guide To Mount Rushmore Facts for Kids

    Name of sculptor: Gutzon Borglum

    Person who conceived the idea: Doane Robinson

    Starting date of construction: October 4, 1927

    Ending date of construction: October 31, 1941

    Total cost of project: $989,992.32 (or nearly $1 million)

    Height of Mount Rushmore: 5,725 feet

    Height of each face: 60 feet

    Length of each nose: 20 feet

    Width of each mouth: 18 feet

    Span of each eye: 11 feet

    Formal years to announce dedication to four Presidents:

    George Washington: 1930

    Thomas Jefferson: 1936

    Abraham Lincoln: 1937

    Theodore Roosevelt: 1939

  • Taj Mahal Facts for Kids | Rare Facts about Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal Facts for Kids | Rare Facts about Taj Mahal

    Now this is where I would share my personal experiences together with the amazing facts about this “crown of palaces”, a white marble beauty and one of the seven wonders in the world. So kids here we are with the assimilated Taj mahal facts for kids about the biography and eternal beauty of this Indian monument which is the embodiment of the love of an emperor for his wife.

    Taj Mahal Facts For Kids

    Impact on the map…

    Needless to remind that it is a renowned UNESCO world heritage site since the year 1983.

    In July 2007, it made an important mark of its popularity over the globe as it was chosen among the Seven Wonders of the World.

    One of the universally admired masterpieces it speaks highly about Muslim architecture under imperial supervision of Shah Jahan and today is recognized as “The jewel of Muslim art in India”.

    It won’t be an exaggeration if we call it the most beautiful and costly tomb on the planet.

    Biography of a monument – The Taj Mahal

    This is a famous mausoleum situated in Agra, India stands on the southern bank of Yamuna.

    It celebrates Indian culture and spreads the message of love in this world.

    The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ordered the building of this magnificent mausoleum at the bank of river Yamuna after the tragic death of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal following the birth of their 14th child.

    Around 1632, the construction began and continued for the next two decades.

    If a frightful story is to believe the emperor Shah Jahan, had his flatterers cut off their hands of architects and his workers after the structure was completed, making sure that no another monument of this kind could ever be built again.

    Few stunning Taj Mahal facts for Kids

    Beside the stunning beauty of the tomb, its garden is also another man made marvel which uses raised pathways which divide it in four quarters or flower beds.

    At the centre of the lush green garden there stands a massive white marble water tank halfway between the tomb and the gateway with a pool of crystal clear water reflecting the most beautiful example of human architecture.

    The decor of the white marble beauty has been accomplished with precious white stones which add to the royalty of the palatial tomb.

    A speculation speaks that most probably the mind behind such an intricate design was Ustad Ahmed Lahouri, an Indian of Persian descent who also hold credits for the making of the Red Fort.

    More than 20,000 labourers were employed in the project belonging to Perssia, Ottoman Empire, India, and Europe along with some 1000 elephants.

    Though the spectacular beauty of the place creates a magical imprint in viewers mind but still the centre of focus remains to be the tomb.

    There are 99 names of god in calligraphic inscriptions found on the sides of the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal .

    As an exterior spangle, passages from the Quran are used in complex throughout.

    Taj Mahal Under the full moon

    It is needless to praise its beauty a thousand times. But the panoramic view of Taj Mahal showering under moonlight on a full moon could make anyone fall in love with the symbol of love itself.

    Not to forget that its mesmerizing beauty is not only limited to full moon night but its horizon is much wider than that. You can catch a glimpse of this earthly unparallel beauty daily during sunset and sunrise which could be most cherished moment for any painter or photographer striving to trap the mystic picture.

    Tourism and Taj Mahal

    This Indian monument have a huge fan following and so is among the prime centre of attraction for tourists.

    As earlier we mentioned that it spots a remarkable place in the world heritage site’s list and is a prominent revenue fetcher in tourism industry.

    The Taj Mahal attracts 7 to 8 million visitors annually with more than 0.8million from foreign land.

    Taj Mahal An incomplete dream

    We all know that it’s a timeless saga but little did we know about the concept of Shah Jahan which as fate had its way is not completed till date.

    Though for us t is an uphill task even to imagine building of another Taj Mahal but it was on plans for Shah Jahan.

    The emperor, who often fulfilled the wishes of his beloved, somehow could not fulfil his own wish of making a black Taj Mahal in front of the white marble beauty to express his grief and mourning for his wife Queen Mumtaz Mahal even after his death.

    The Black Taj Mahal was intended to build just opposite to the original one with only use of black marble.

    Shah Jahan was put under house arrest by his own son and heir by muscle power, Aurangzeb. The latter obviously did not agree with his father on most issues and was particularly not willing to him building a black Taj as his own mausoleum.

    In the last days of Shah Jahan , when he was arrested by his own son Aurangzeb it is believed that he used to see Taj all day with the help of a diamond making an angle from his bed. Well! may be there are many more hidden emotions behind the structure which we could never know but the serenity of his love for his beloved queen still continues to be a matter of pride for the Indians.

    Threats to Taj Mahal

    As my personal experience says no cellulosic prints or painting could catch the real pure love story of the emperor behind building this wonder on earth.

    So this has to be a sophisticated one and is adversely damaged due to acid rain which is a resultant of rising pollution level near the region.

    It’s a sad part of the story that the shine of Taj is being diminished because of the high sulphur dioxide content in air.

    Another shocking fact prevails that many visitors who come to see a glimpse of this world famous monument take away a part or a small piece of marble as a memento of the trip which seems to be lame and would damage the Taj in the long run severely.

  • Big Ben Facts for Kids | Exciting 8 Facts about Clock Tower

    Big Ben Facts for Kids | Exciting 8 Facts about Clock Tower

    London has many landmarks, but none is more popular than the Big Ben. This clock tower is probably the most prominent and well known attraction in not only London, but England as well. Its history and Victorian structure attracts millions of tourists every year. It is located on the side of the House of Parliament in Westminster, London. But, what makes this tower so special? The tower is home to the largest four-faced chiming bell in the world. Additionally, Big Ben is 315 foot high—making it the third tallest free standing clock tower. Do I not tell you all these exciting big ben facts for kids?

    Now, if you think that’s interesting, read ahead and find out more about this fascinating tower. So many interesting things you can learn and read with more free time and desire. If you are a student and you don’t have time for anything other than studying law, you can law homework help and spend your free time on something you would really like to read.

    Now, if you think that’s interesting, read ahead and find out more about this fascinating tower.

    Big Ben Facts For Kids

    When was the tower built?

    The clock took nearly 13 years to build and finally began ticking in the summer of 1858; but it wasn’t until July 1859 when the bell was first chimed. It now rings every 15 minutes without delay.

    Amazingly, this clock still rang after the House of Parliament was bombed in during the Second World War. The house was completely destroyed, but the clock was unharmed.

    Why was the Tower built?

    Originally, the land where the Big Ben Tower now stands, used to be occupied by the Old Palace of Westminster. However, when the Palace was tragically destroyed in a fire in the winter of 1834, the Tower was built along with the construction of the House of Parliament.

    Why was a clock tower named “Big Ben”?

    Well, it wasn’t. Big Ben was actually the name of the four faced bell inside the tower, not the tower itself. However, due to popular misconception, the tower came to be known as Big Ben. Furthermore, the tower has been renamed as the Elizabeth Tower. The name was changed as to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee.

    But, why Big Ben?

    Big Ben is actually a nickname. The original name of the bell being the Great Bell. However, it didn’t quite catch on. The conception of the name is rather debatable. Nobody knows the exact origin; however, two prominent theories are: The bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner of Works. His name is actually inscribed on the bell itself. The second theory suggests the bell was named after Ben Caunt, a well-known and respected heavyweight boxing champion.

    Want to hear another interesting fact?

    If you have ever seen the clock face, you’ll notice some writing imprinted on it. It reads:

    DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM RIMAM

    Translation: O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First.

    Is Big Ben tilted?!

    Yes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. The clock tower is actually tilted. Due to some tunnel excavation nearby, the tower became a little slanted. It leans slightly towards the northwest by 8.66 inches.

    So, we have Big Ben, is there a Little Ben?

    Surprisingly yes. If you look at the top of the clock tower, you’ll see a weather vane. That’s Little Ben.

    Has the clock ever been wrong?

    Even though the clock is maintained and it’s time is kept accurate, there have been some incidents where the clock was inaccurate. In 1949, a flock of birds’ constant pecking on the minute hand made it slow down by 4.5 minutes.

    Now that you know everything about London’s most famous landmark, show off your new found knowledge with friends and family.

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  • Great Wall of China Facts For Kids – Fun Facts for Kids

    Great Wall of China Facts For Kids – Fun Facts for Kids

    Here I’m bringing you some of the most fascinating great wall of china facts for kids. All these insights about this medieval grandeur takes us to the time when you were not even born. So, let’s study some interesting facts about the great wall of china. According to the Chinese the great wall should be no less than 10,000 li (5,000 km) in length. It was back in 221 BC when the first emperor of China Qin Shi ordered the building of a great wall and by which the emperor sought to protect the unification he had fought for too long. The great wall had also overshadowed all the shorter walls which were constructed by the smaller kingdoms.

    Great Wall of China Facts For Kids

    The length of the wall measures around 5,500 miles (8,851.8 km).

    The height of the wall varies slightly as we move along with it. Some sections are 20 – 25 feet long whereas others are 28 – 30 feet in height.

    It is the longest man-built structure ever made in the history of mankind.

    Contrary to popular belief the great wall is not a single continuous wall built under sole dynasty. There are too many wall segments which were added by several dynasties of the time in order to protect the northern boundary of China.

    However, the great wall isn’t so great when we see that it costs almost one-million human lives for construction. While the gigantic structure was being built, people started calling it ‘The longest cemetery on earth’.

    The wall crosses nine provinces of northern China—it starts from Hushan Liaoning (east) and ends in Gansu (west). Not only have these but the wall also goes through the deserts, mountains, and grassland.

    The wall has become the great source of bringing foreign revenues to the country and in 2004 reports said that almost 42 million foreign visitors paid a visit to the wall.

    Jiankou is the most dangerous section of the wall. It was built in the Ming Dynasty.

    Badaling is the most visited section of the wall. This section was constructed in the Ming Dynasty. This wall is close to Beijing.

    Heita Mountain is the highest peak of the wall with the length measuring at 5,033 feet. Laolongtou is however the lowest point.

    The great wall is also included in the ‘Seven Wonders of the Medieval World’.

    The wheelbarrow was very famous at that time which was invented by Chinese primarily for the construction of the great wall.

    After regular intervals of the Great Wall, there are watchtowers which are almost 40 feet tall. In the medieval times, these towers were employed to give signals in the form of beacons. They were also used to observe the enemy movements.

    There are defensive moats in the wall most of which are filled with water; however, some are left empty as ditches.

    The section of the wall which is characterized by its exquisite structure design is located in Zhangjiakou city.

    The wall has three inner side passes; Zijingguan pass, Juyongguan pass, and Daomaguan pass.

    From the historical perspective, the great wall was primarily used to protect people from a continuous threat by nomadic tribes.

    It goes without saying that wall has become the symbol of national pride for China but the fact of the case is that

    China alone cannot look after this mega project and she cannot handle mass-market development by herself. Therefore, two organizations specifically made to preserve the structure; the China Great Wall Society and the International Friends of Great Wall.

    Great Wall of China Facts For Kids | Myths about the Wall

    We are not still sure as to whether the great wall of China can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. Some say that it can be seen with the help of any advanced equipment but still it’s a myth. The myth appears to have triggered by the American published magazine ‘The Century’ in 1893 which had claimed that one can see the wall from the moon with an unaided eye though the conquest of moon was decades away.

    The Great Wall of China also brings around many myths with itself some of which are that the mortar was used to bind stones and the mortar was prepared from human bones; and that humans are buried under the wall to make it sturdier. It’s true that mortar was used to bind the stones but it was not made from human bones—in fact mortar came from the rice flour and not a single bone ever found in the wall.

  • Eiffel Tower Facts For Kids

    Eiffel Tower Facts For Kids

    What’s the first thing that grabs your mind when anybody says that he has been to Paris? Eiffel Tower, right? And why not! This grand lattice structure with its towering height and unique design seals the name of Paris amongst the cities having one of the tallest and historical monuments of the world. Designed to celebrate the anniversary of French Revolution in 1889, the tower appeals millions of visitors worldwide every year. Its majestic design looms at a fair distance and appeals its admirers from all over the world. The height of the tower, the four-lattice bases, magnificent restaurants inside it and the elevators together with the deck to have panoramic views of the city, all these features speak for itself. What’s more for us inside the Eiffel tower facts for kids. Do you want to know more, than just stay around because we’re going to have a thrilling journey in Eiffel tower facts for kids. So don’t go away because there are some hidden facts about Eiffel tower that you may have overlooked.

    Hidden Secrets In Eiffel Tower Facts For Kids

    Alexander Gustave Eiffel comes up with the design of this staggering tower in 1882. That is why it is named after him.

    An International Paris Exihibition was conducted to party anniversary for the French Revolution and Eiffel Tower was constructed as a doorway to this show.

    Within a massive span of about five thousand years, the tower is considered to be the only architecture that has outperformed the Pyramids of Egypt in terms of height by measuring 312 meters high.

    The structure is entirely built of iron and is comprised of more than 18,000 iron pieces perfectly brought together. These parts have extremely less weight.

    Before Chrysler Building of New York, Eiffel Tower was the highest structure ever built and maintained its top position for about forty one years.

    With the installation of radio tower on its top in 1959, the elevation was further stretched by 20 meters (56 feet).

    The tower ranks among the earliest and most elevated buildings that have elevators for the visitors.

    In order to protect Paris from the attack of Koopa Troopas, Luigi showed up at the site of this tower.

    Almost six million tourists visit this tower every year.

    Eiffel tower ranks on top of all the architectures in Paris.

    The tower moves by 4.5 inches in case forceful breeze strikes it.

    The designer Gustave was also backed by 50 skilful engineers while formulating 5,300 rough copies of the structure.

    Almost one hundred laborers were engaged for the construction of its parts while the number of site workers amount to three hundred.

    Eiffel tower is also famous for its tourists and highest number of tourists drops in on this architecture throughout the entire world.

    Many tourists also enjoy the 915-feet high observatory on this tower which is the tallest of all European podiums where tourists can approach and witness the elegance.

    Almost one hundred different sketches were put forward in order to construct the tower and Gustave took the lead.

    Do you know the height of Eiffel tower equals to a house of eighty one storeys?

    The size of this tower is two times the height of Dome of St. Peter, which is in Rome.

    In France, the tower ranks at the second position amongst the highest constructions and lying just below Millau Viaduct of France.

    The tower comprises of three levels and tourists can have an option of climbing over either by feet or elevators.

    If you decide to take flight of steps, you’ll come across three hundred steps between the first two levels.

    More Eiffel Tower Facts For Kids

    There are four very hard slabs on which the tower stands up and the size of every slab is about 6.6 feet.

    There were 300 manual workers engaged on the site of this tower.

    In the process of manufacturing of this tower just one employee passed away.

    The city council president named Nouguier was among the earliest and very few visitors who went up to the highest level of the tower. But at the time, there was no elevator so they had to rely on their feet only.

    After the official unveiling of Eiffel tower in May 1889, the tower was exposed to the general public but after 9 days.

    The initial lifespan of this structure was twenty years (after which the tower had to be razed to the ground) according to the permission granted to Gustave. However, because of its immense usage in transmission of messages the decision was overturned and so the structure maintained its glory afterwards.

    The artistic thing about this great designer is that the tower didn’t require modification after it was made thanks to the 100% correct calculations of Gustave.

    Due to the elegant style of this tower, the creator was presented with French Legion of Honor.

    The influx of people was started even in its final stages of completion and nearly 1,900,000 (1.9 million) tourists dropped in on Eiffel tower back in 1889.

    All these visitors disbursed entry charges in order to lessen the cost of manufacturing which amounts to $1.5 million.

    All the three levels of this tower provide a breathtaking spectacle of the city for almost fifty miles.

    The repairing procedure of Eiffel tower is conducted after a regular interval of seven years.

    One of the strange Eiffel tower facts for kids is that all the components were fixed without piercing or making a hole into the structure.

    A Quick Guide To Eiffel Tower Facts For Kids

    Name of Creator: Alexander Gustave Eiffel

    Names of Designers: Émile Nouguier, Maurice Koechlin

    Date of Start: July 01, 1887

    Date of Completion: March 31, 1889

    City of Tower: Paris

    Site of Tower: Champ de Mars

    Total height: 1,020 feet

    Total weight: 13,200 tons

    Size of Base: 412 feet

  • Statue Of Liberty Facts For Kids

    Statue Of Liberty Facts For Kids

    Let’s see some of the interesting statue of liberty facts for kids. Also known as Lady Liberty, this grand structure was built to remember the American Independence Day and the symbol of friendship between France and USA. France sent its troops to help America achieve its independence and thus they wanted to applaud this victory in a style. After considering various options, the French designer came up with the statue of liberty on the New York Harbor. The people of France were able to raise funds for the statue and the Americans made the pedestal of this mega structure. Now it stands with full of pride to welcome the migrants toward America.

    Interesting And Informative Statue of Liberty Facts For Kids

    • In 1886 the French government bestowed this statue as a souvenir to the American people.
    • The construction of Lady Liberty was finished within 9 years.
    • The colossal structure of liberty was built of copper.
    • The island at which this statue sits was previously known as Bedloe’s Island.
    • At the first, the replica of this statue was designed which was almost one-fourth the actual size of this landmark.
    • There are three hundred different portions of this statue and every segment was built one by one.
    • On the right hand of Lady Liberty, sits a torch while she is fastening a tablet on the other hand.
    • The blazing torch means the never-ending freedom.
    • The tablet has a date written on itthat is July 04, 1776 which depicts the time when America obtained autonomy from British.
    • You know what! The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower have something in common. The engineer of both mega structures is same.
    • The age of this statue is over 100 years.
    • Within the pedestal of statue, there is a magnificent gallery carrying the earliest torch.
    • The French nation contributed $250,000 for the building of statue of liberty.
    • The President Reagan directed the renovation of this statue in the wake of one hundred years of its assembly.
    • The statue is a symbol of bond between United States and France as latter supported the former in battling against the British.
    • The base (pedestal) of statue of liberty was devised by Richard M. Hunt.
    • Do you know more than 120,000 persons contributed the cash for their Lady Liberty.
    • It took two hundred and fourteen crates to dispatch the statue from France to USA and in three hundred and fifty segments.
    • The stone of Lady Liberty was brought from Connecticut.
    • Joseph Pulitzer asked for raising the money to create the pedestal for the statue because the earth could not withstand the weight of this huge structure. Eventually he was able to receive $100,000 for its construction.
    • The statue symbolizes the autonomy and friendship between USA and France.
    • The replica of this statue is situated in Paris.
    • The crown of Lady Liberty embraces seven spikes.
    • There are twenty five windows inside the crown of statue.
    • The width of every eye of Lady Liberty is equal to the size of front door.
    • At the time, the Lady Liberty was the biggest building of New York.
    • The entire cost of this project was almost $500,000.
    • The pedestal of this statue was constructed by the American people.

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    A Quick Guide To Statue Of Liberty Facts For Kids

    Actual name: Liberty Enlightening the World

    Other names: Mother of Exiles, Lady Liberty

    Location: New York Harbor

    Total height of the statue(including the base): 305 feet

    Height of statue: 151 feet (from head to feet)

    Height of pedestal (Base): 154 feet

    Length of nose: Four feet and six inches

    Length of index finger: Eight feet

    Size of the head: Ten feet

    Width of the mouth: Three feet

    Size of stomach: Thirty-five feet

    Arrival of statue in USA: June 15, 1885

    Year of completion: 1884

    Name of French designer: FrédéricAuguste Bartholdi

    Name of Builder: Gustave Eiffel

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