Often mentioned as the best-preserved building from ancient Rome, the Pantheon is a former temple in that has incredible historic and cultural significance. The Pantheon has been enormously influential in Western architecture, directly and indirectly inspiring the design of buildings across the world. This impact has allowed it to become an icon for Rome, but […]
Rome has a history that stretches back for millennia and features numerous monuments and landmarks that have defined the city for ages. That historic significance makes it difficult for new monuments to make an impact in the city and across Italy, but the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi in Italian) has done just that. In […]
The West Edmonton Mall, located in Edmonton, Alberta was once the world’s largest mall and used that notoriety to attract audiences from across the city and the entire nation of Canada. However, the numerous and notable attractions of the mall are what proved to make it a true landmark for the region to consistently attract […]
The Muttart Conservatory is a botanical garden located in Edmonton, Alberta that has become one of the most distinctive icons of the city and region. The structure of the conservatory is comprised of five pyramids that offer unique experiences for visitors of all types. These experiences along with the design of the structure itself have […]
Squares across the world serve as the literal and figurative hubs of activity for residents and visitors, but few have been able to serve as both so effectively as Sir Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton, Alberta. With numerous places to relax, eat, shop and play while also incorporating numerous monuments and activities, the space has […]
In the 1990s, the city of Edmonton decided to revitalize 118th Avenue by renaming the street “Avenue of Champions”. The area has long tried to overcome its reputation as a section of the city that is plagued by crime, drugs and prostitution, which is why the street was renamed and a Giant Baseball Bat was […]
Parks of all types and sizes are located throughout cities across the world, but some contain features and monuments that make them far more than just green spaces in urban environments. Pioneers Park, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, features similarly notable features and monuments across the 668-acre park that celebrates the prairie pioneers. Critically, it does […]