Palace of Versailles

As Versailles was the place for politcal power of France in the 17th century – the king of France, Louis XIV, started the creation of what was going to be the world’s most expensive building till this very day. The area is so big that it covers 37 000 acre, which is needed for the incredibly big castle, but also the thousands of fountains, sculptures and plants. 36 000 people took part in building the palace.