Paris, France features some of the most famous monuments and landmarks in the world. While monuments like the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Pyramid attract audiences from across the world, those same audiences have been able to engage with the city in other ways thanks to some of the more obscure and outstanding monuments […]
Category: Monumentous World
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Lisbon, Portugal
With a history that stretches back for millenia, it’s no wonder that Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, features monuments whose history is tied to different eras of the city and country. The Monument to the Discoveries as well as the landmarks in Rossio Square have especially notable connections to this history, but statues dedicated to […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Madrid, Spain
Featuring an incredible combination of old and new, the monuments that are spread across Madrid, Spain highlight the rich history and culture that has permeated the city and region for centuries. Residing in front of buildings, along streets, in traffic circles and various other places, these monuments have created countless opportunities for both residents and […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Modern Monuments in Old Town Tallinn, Estonia
Home to individual monuments like Russalka as well as a collection of cultural experiences in Kadriorg Park, there are sights of all types to take in across Tallinn, Estonia. However, Old Town Tallinn contains an especially unique collection of modern monuments that are spread across the best-preserved medieval city in Northern Europe. This preservation is […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is British Columbia’s largest city and has numerous monuments that are famous across Canada and beyond. The statue of “Gassy Jack” helps to connect the past to the present and future of the city while the activities and attractions of Stanley Park have been able to attract audiences by the millions. However, these notable […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Melbourne, Australia
While monuments like the Shrine of Remembrance provide tourists with a notable landmark to focus their trip around, Melbourne, Australia features many other significant attractions. Not all of them have the scope and scale of the Shrine, but all of them have helped the city to form a unique identity in relation to the rest […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Auckland, New Zealand
While Auckland, New Zealand contains numerous sites such as Albert Park that house multiple monuments, there are countless other landmarks and attractions spread across the city. They’re a mix of pieces that were installed decades or centuries ago with ones that are essentially works of contemporary art, providing residents and visitors with a powerful sense […]