The Monumentous

The Fountain of Justice (Justitiabrunnen) Defines the Past and Present of Frankfurt

Justitia as an Inspiration and Attraction for Frankfurt

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Europe, Monumentous Identity, Public Space

Ever since the Middle Ages, the Römerberg square in Frankfurt, Germany, has served as the spiritual and functional center of the city. Featuring the Town Hall and various other important buildings, this city center also features the Fountain of Justice (Justitiabrunnen in German), which has come to represent an important aspect of the city’s culture […]

Commemorating the Creation of Oklahoma City with the Oklahoma Land Run Monument

A Monument Celebrating the Creation of Oklahoma City

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Monumentous Identity, North America, Sculpture, United States

In what one author dubbed, “the worst way to start a city,” the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 saw over 50,000 people literally rush into the Unassigned Lands of the Oklahoma Territory to stake their claim for free land. This monumentous event led to the eventual establishment of Oklahoma City, which is now the capital and […]

A Monument and Memorial to the Mountain Meadows Massacre

The Mountain Meadows Massacre Site is a testament to the past and future in Utah

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

Just outside of St. George, Utah, resides a monument complex dedicated to a group of people that were killed in the area as they were attempting to move across the country. The Mountain Meadows Massacre Site is a testament to what it means to create a monument that ensures the legacy of the past is […]

Crossing the Arctic Circle and Meeting Father Christmas at the Santa Claus Village

The Home of Santa Claus is in Rovaniemi, Finland

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Vision

Being able to meet Santa Claus is the dream of many children, while being able to cross the Arctic Circle is something adults will talk about for the rest of their lives. At the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, visitors can do both every day of the year. These experiences have attracted hundreds of […]

The Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument Inspires and Symbolizes Kyiv

A monument for a national hero and founder of Ukraine

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Europe, Monumentous Identity, Sculpture

In the middle of Sophia Square, which used to be the main square of Kyiv, Ukraine, sits the Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument. Erected in the late 19th century, it is dedicated to a man who led an uprising that led to the creation of a new state in the area. It has survived numerous conflicts and […]

The Universal Influence of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

There likely isn’t a bigger icon of Las Vegas than the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

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Attraction, Monumentous Icons, North America, United States

What some have referred to as “the most recognizable icon in the world,” simultaneously welcomes people coming into Las Vegas and invites back those who are departing. However, these gestures are just part of the reason that the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign compels visitors to line up for a chance to snap a […]

The Einstein House (Einsteinhaus) is a Monument to the Life and Legacy of Albert Einstein

Celebrating the Influence of Albert Einstein

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Transformations

An apartment building located on Kramgasse No. 49 in Bern, Switzerland looks the same as many others in the city and region, but this one is different. A flat on the second floor of the house was occupied by Albert Einstein, and that space has been transformed into Einsteinhaus (Einstein House), serving as both a […]