Big Ben Under Construction
In August 2017, Big Ben fell silent for the first time in a decade, and it’s not set to regularly chime again for some time. Major repairs to the clock tower means that the bell wouldn’t chime again until 2021.
Big Ben Under Construction
If you’re visiting London anytime soon, don’t fret, you can still see parts of Big Ben underneath the scaffolding. You more than likely won’t hear the iconic chimes, as it only goes off to mark important events, but come 2021 the clock will be back up and running like brand new.
The Original Colosseum
The iconic Colosseum in Rome, Italy first opened its doors in 80 AD. Yep, you heard that correctly, The Colosseum is nearly 2,000 years old! What did it look like when it was first built?
The Original Colosseum
All of its walls were enclosed, and it almost looked like a modern-day stadium! For the fact that this was built almost 2,000 years ago, we’d say it’s holding up pretty well for its age.