Famous Landmarks - part 3

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany – 23 years – 1869 – Eduard Riedel

-          This castle was left unfinished although it was originally built for King Ludwig II. It served as the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

Sacre Coeur, Paris – 39 years – 1875 – Paul Abadie

-          The Sacre Coeur bell tower is home to a Savoyarde bell, one of the world’s largest bells.

Statue of Liberty, New York – 9 years – 1875 – Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

-          There are 354 steps up to the crown which features 25 windows with a spectacular view of New York. Lady Liberty herself wears pretty large sandals, size 879!

Eiffel Tower, Paris – 2 years – 1887 – Stephen Sauvestre

-          The tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair, and is the tallest structure in France.

Tower Bridge, London – 8 years – 1887 – Sir Horace Jones

-          London’s iconic bridge can be opened to 86 degrees to allow everyday river traffic to pass.