Attraction – Page 24 – The Monumentous

Celebrating the Legacy of the Mexican Revolution at the Monumento a la Revolucion in Mexico City

A Monument to the Mexican Revolution of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow and Always

The Monumentous

Attraction, Latin America, Monumentous Transformations, North America, Public Space

Monuments erected to honor a specific person or an important event can be anything from columns that visitors can walk up and into to statues that become icons for the region to artworks that capture and represent a specific piece of history. The Monumento a la Revolución (Monument to the Revolution) in Mexico City does […]

The Past and Present Comes Together at the Ludlow Monument in Colorado

Remembering the Ludlow Massacre

The Monumentous

Attraction, Monumentous History, North America, United States

The Ludlow Monument honors the victims of the Ludlow Massacre that took place in 1914. Located near Ludlow, Colorado, it was erected by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) to honor the memory of those who perished, but also provides a place for the community to gather. The combination demonstrates the power of monuments […]

The Colorado Freedom Memorial is Dedicated to Coloradans from All Wars in All Branches

A Place of Grief and of Healing

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Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Memorials dedicated to soldiers and veterans that have been killed or are missing in action range from traditional to unique, and can cover an entire complex. Regardless of their size or scope, these memorials are ultimately designed to allow audiences to reflect and remember the sacrifices that were made. The Colorado Freedom Memorial does both […]

The Self-guided Auto Tour at Gettysburg National Military Park Creates a Living Legacy

A Self-Guided History Lesson

The Monumentous

Attraction, Monumentous Experiences, North America, United States

Monuments can be spread across vast complexes or even an entire section of a city, but few can match the scale or scope of the monuments and landmarks featured on the Auto Tour of Gettysburg National Military Park. Situated in the center of the city of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, this self-guided 24-mile tour starts at […]

The Mormon Battalion Monument Celebrates a Legacy of Perseverance

A 2,000-Mile March

The Monumentous

Attraction, Monumentous Memorials, North America, United States

Numerous monuments have been dedicated to the Mormon Battalion, the only religion-based unit in United States military history. Composed of more than 500 men in the service of the United States, the Mormon Battalion marched across the country to provide vital support during the Mexican-American War and also opened up a southern wagon route to […]

The Eiffel Tower Becomes the Symbol of Paris and the Most Famous Monument in the World

A Practical and Aesthetic Legacy

The Monumentous

Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Monuments

As arguably the most famous monument in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, attracts millions of people every year while also enabling an incalculable impact on the economy and culture of the region. This impact can be seen in everything from the multiple restaurants in the Eiffel Tower itself to the items for […]

Visitors from All Over the World Come to Ireland to Kiss the Blarney Stone

A Legacy for the Present and Future of Ireland

The Monumentous

Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Experiences

For hundreds of years now, visitors from all over the world have come to Blarney Castle & Gardens located near Cork, Ireland, to kiss the Blarney Stone. Legend says that kissing this stone battlement endows the kisser with the gift of the gab. After doing so, they’ll never again be lost for words. That legend […]