Slavín is a memorial complex overlooking the city of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It commemorates the city’s liberation by the Red Army in April 1945 and features a variety of memorials, monuments as well as a cemetery dedicated to soldiers who fell while liberating Bratislava. While it has a complicated past that has influenced […]
Monuments and memorials that celebrate the memories and sacrifices of individuals and entire groups come in all shapes and sizes, but few are as subtle yet powerful as the Shoes on the Danube memorial in Budapest, Hungary. The sixty pairs of period-appropriate shoes made out of iron are spread across a small section of the […]
As the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centers in Europe, Amsterdam is home to countless attractions and monuments that draw in audiences from across the world. The genuine beauty of the city is something to behold, although that splendor is influenced greatly by attractions in the area such as […]
What started life as the Oklahoma National Stockyards Company has since become Historic Stockyards City, where live cattle auctions that began in the early part of the 20th century still take place. Monuments that celebrate this history and legacy are spread across Stockyards City, but they’re just part of what makes a visit to the […]
Bridges of all types and sizes have been turned into functional monuments that do everything from allow visitors to get an incredible view of the city to figuratively transport them into a different era and location. The appeal of the Charles Bridge in the Czech Republic is related to both of those things but has […]
The White Stag Sign, also known as the “Portland Oregon” Sign, is a neon sign on top of the White Stag Building that welcomes people as they enter downtown Portland, Oregon. The sign has changed names, forms and ownership over the years, but that history is just part of why it has become one of the most […]
Monuments in Kyiv range from pieces that celebrate the national hero and founder of Ukraine to ones that honor and remember events that have helped shape the identity of the country. A variety of monuments that are obscure and outstanding are spread throughout the city, and they’ve proven to serve as powerful economic and social […]