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7 World's Most Amazing Architectural Secrets
There are buildings with cool architectural designs all over the world. Sometimes, you might miss the awesome secrets they hide. That's why we made a list of 7 amazing architecture secrets in buildings that you can check out on your next trip. Check them out!
Athens' Parthenon Illusions
The Parthenon in Athens uses clever design, like slanted columns, creating illusions of perfect symmetry, fooling our eyes.
Capitol Records Morse Code
Hollywood's Capitol Records Building sends a secret Morse code message into the night sky, a tradition since 1956.
Chrysler Building's Secret Spire
Manhattan's Chrysler Building keeps a hidden spire inside its crown, added during a height competition.
Notre Dame's Gargoyles as Drain
Gargoyles at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris aren't just statues; they're water drainage systems, solving rainwater issues.
Tower Bridge's Hidden Room
London's Tower Bridge has secret rooms called Bascule Chambers, built for lifting bridge weights. Rarely open to the public, these huge halls are hidden inside the bridge's pillars.
Sundial in St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square in Vatican City hides a sundial in its paving stones, using an obelisk to tell time from the sun's shadow.
Washington D.C.'s Secret Crypt
Beneath the Capitol lies a hidden crypt meant for George Washington's burial. Disagreements in Congress left it empty, with a Cathedral-like design.
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