How unusual famous buildings looked during renovation (13 photos)
Even the most famous buildings sometimes require a "breather" - be it minor repairs, facade renovation or large-scale restoration. However, it happens that during these works the buildings acquire such an unusual appearance that it is difficult to understand: is it still a historical object or already a work of modern art? Here are ten famous buildings that attracted attention with their unexpected appearance during restoration.
Big Ben was undergoing a major renovation from 2017 to 2022 
Tourists were out of luck during this period. It was as if it were not London, but Minecraft. 
At some point he looked like a Lego version of himself 
The US Capitol building is covered with red anti-corrosion paint, 1959-1960 
In during restoration work. The country was ironic that this happened at the height of the Cold War.
The Eiffel Tower in 2021 
The tower was given a new color before the 2024 Olympics. During the painting, scaffolding was installed that looks as if the Arc de Triomphe had been moved under the tower.
The "Motherland Calls!" statue restored from 2017 to 2020 
Scaffolding temporarily turned the legendary monument into a pixelated picture.
The Statue of Liberty survived this in 1984-1986 
In 1978, the Hollywood Sign was completely rebuilt 
At one point, it was simply "Ho".
New York's Carnegie Hall during renovations in 2002 
In 1998, 800 tons of lead blocks were installed to stabilize the Leaning Tower of Pisa 
This measure helped stop the tower's slow fall and even slightly straighten 
The blocks were removed in 2001, when the tower had settled a few centimeters and was fixed in a safe position. The tower was built in the 14th century, but humanity managed to protect it from falling only just now, in our lifetime.
Bonus: St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington 
The building is not very well known, but the case is interesting. At the moment, the building is being completely rebuilt from the inside, preserving the facade.
