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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Montreal, Canada

The Statue of Jean Vauquelin, Victoria Memorial, the Hommage à Marguerite Bourgeoys and more

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The largest city in the province of Quebec, Montreal has become one of the most significant cities in all of Canada. Featuring everything from the oldest war monument in Canada to icons that are recognized by visitors and embraced by residents, the city combines the legacy and history of the region with the modern community […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Boston, Massachusetts

The Partisans, a statue of Edgar Allan Poe, Make Way for Ducklings and more

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Monumentous World, North America, United States

As one of the most historic cities in the entire country, Boston, Massachusetts, has an important connection to the past of the region and the United States as a whole. Much of that history is reflected in the significant monuments that reside in Boston Common and along landmarks like the Freedom Trail, but the city […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Seoul, South Korea

The statue of Wolnam Lee Sang-Jae, Hwangudan (Altar) and more

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Asia, Monumentous World, Public Space

The slogan “Seoul, My Soul” is one you’ll see all across the capital city of South Korea. That phrase captures the essence of the history and culture that the city of Seoul celebrates in various ways, many of which are bolstered by monuments like the Sungnyemun and Gwanghwamun Square. Howeverm the engagement that’s been enabled […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in San Antonio, Texas

Camino de Galvez, the Lady Justice, Alas de Mexic and more

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Monumentous World, North America, Public Space, United States

Established as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, San Antonio has become synonymous with the Battle of the Alamo, although there is much more to the city and community. As the oldest municipality in Texas, it has a legacy that is celebrated via various monuments and landmarks in obvious and subtle ways across […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Honolulu, Hawaii

The Kamehameha I statue, “A Fistful of Salt” memorial, Elvis Aloha Statue and more

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Monumentous World, North America, Sculpture, United States

The island of Oahu contains some of the most significant monuments in the Hawaiian Islands. Those include the Iolani Place and the Dole Plantation but Honolulu itself also features especially relevant landmarks like the statue of Duke Kahanamoku and the other monuments on Waikiki Beach. However, the city contains a variety of obscure and outstanding […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Oslo, Norway

The Tiger, Monument to Abel, the equestrian statue of King Karl III Johan and more

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Europe, Monumentous World, Public Space

As the capital of Norway, Oslo is home to significant monuments that embrace the culture and history of the entire nation. The most populous city in the nation contains significant landmarks like the largest sculpture park by a single artist in the world. However, it also features a variety of landmarks that are not as […]

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in The Hague, the Netherlands

The Johan de Witt statue, monuments on the Nassauplein and more

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Europe, Monumentous World, Public Space

As the administrative and royal capital of the Netherlands and its seat of government, The Hague is one of the most notable cities in the country. With a history that stretches back to the 13th century, The Hague is full of notable monuments that celebrate this history as well as the culture of the entire […]