Since 1960, at the top of the building where the Apple Store on the Left Square is located, over the years the illuminated Tio Pepe billboard, a symbol of the square, was standing.
This equestrian statue of Philip IV, was made by Pietro Tacca in 1640, based on 2 portraits of the monarch, created by Velazquez. Tacca begun the bronze horse sculpture in the classic position, resting on three legs.
İzmir Clock Tower was designed by the Levantine French architect Raymond Charles Père and was built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abdülhamid II’s (reigned 1876–1909) accession to the throne.
Tapas means something that covers the cerveza (beer). First it's called peanuts first served with a beer. Later on it was served with bread or in small snacks. "Tapar" means to close.
The largest library in the Netherlands, the Central Branch of the Amsterdam Public Library (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam – OBA) is located on Oosterdokseiland.
Çeşm-i Bülbül is one of the most elegant examples of Ottoman glass art, emerging in the 19th century. This special glass technique is created by twisting and winding colored and transparent glass together.