Aotea Square is a civic square in the heart of Auckland’s central business district in New Zealand.
Aotea Square Becomes an Economic and Cultural Hub of Auckland
A Cultural and Economic Gateway
Category: Monumentous Legacy
La Jornada and Numbe Whageh Form the Cuarto Centenario Memorial to Represent the Past and Present of Albuquerque
Two Memorials, Many Perspectives, One Monument
Composed of two distinct monuments, the Cuarto Centenario Memorial in Albuquerque, New Mexico was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of New Mexico’s founding. However, the process around selecting who and what the memorial would depict became contentious, and the final piece powerfully represents how monuments can represent the past and present of an entire […]
Freedom Square Monuments Juxtapose Different Eras and Ideals for Budapest
Driving and Representing Change for Budapest
Spaces and places have been completely transformed as a result of the installation or removal of monuments, and nowhere is the power of such structures to influence this kind of transformation apparent than at Freedom Square (Szabadság tér) in Budapest, Hungary. The Square contains numerous monuments erected at different times that represent numerous eras and […]
Heldenplatz and Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna Showcase the Power of Public Squares
A Legacy of Experiences and History
Situated directly across from one another in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Heldenplatz (Heroes’ Square) and Maria-Theresien-Platz are public spaces that have been able to attract audiences from across the city and region for a variety of reasons. While the Squares are not typically thought of as the most popular attractions in Vienna, they nonetheless […]
Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) in Budapest is Equal Parts History and Inspiration for Hungary
A Hungarian Legacy
The legends and heroes of an entire nation can change form and shape over the course of that nation’s history, and there’s no better example of what this can look like than Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) in Budapest. Equal parts history and inspiration, the Square and sculptures in it have changed over time to enable […]
Experiencing Dam Square and the National Monument in Amsterdam
The Attractions and Appeal of Dam Square
Dam Square is a town square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which has become a focal point for the history and culture of the city. It contains several notable buildings as well as the National Monument, which was created as a memorial to people who served in World War II. By providing residents and tourists with […]
How the People’s Friendship Arch and the Motherland Monument Could Help Define Decommunization in Ukraine
A New Legacy for Ukraine
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 […]