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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Lisbon, Portugal

From the Monument To Overseas Combatants of Portugal to the equestrian bronze statue of King João I

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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

From the Fountain of Neptune to the Monument to Philip IV and more

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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

Old Town Tallinn is the best preserved medieval city in Northern Europe

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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

Digital Orca, the Angel of Victory and many more

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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

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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

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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 […]

Monumentous World – The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Budapest, Hungary

Budapest contains a number of monuments that vary in terms of how they engage audiences of all types

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To say there are numerous and notable monuments located throughout Budapest, Hungary would be an understatement. The Freedom Statue and Heroes Square are some of the most famous monuments in the city, but Shoes on the Danube and the monuments in the Freedom Square engage viewers in a very different way. However, Budapest contains a […]