Attraction – Page 7 – The Monumentous

The Garden of Earthly Delight Sculpture Series Allows Audiences to Experience the Legacy of Hertogenbosch

Experiencing the “Creator of Devils”

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Experiences

The Garden of Earthly Delights is one of the most idiosyncratic paintings of the 16th-century Netherlandish Renaissance. Depicting figures and creatures that range from outlandish to peculiar to somber, Renaissance and modern audiences have come to interpret the piece in countless ways. These interpretations have fueled the popularity of the piece, which the city of […]

The Coolsingelpoort Showcases and Preserves an Essential Piece of Rotterdam

The Memory of Coolsingel Hospital

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous History

The Lijnbaan is a popular pedestrian shopping street in the center of Rotterdam that houses a unique attraction. The Coolsingelpoort is a literal piece of history associated with the area that allows audiences to experience something connected to the city and entire nation of the Netherlands in a way that resonates across eras. The Memory […]

The National Merchant Marine Memorial Becomes a Monument of Rotterdam

De Boeg‘ (The Bow) honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Monuments

The National Merchant Marine Memorial dominates the Boompjeskade, near the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. Called ‘De Boeg‘ (The Bow) by many in the community, the monument honors all Dutch seamen who died during World War II in a way that physically resonates across the space while also making a major impact on the hearts and […]

The Infantry Memorial in Brussels Commemorates Belgian Efforts in World War I and World War II

To the Glory of the Belgian Infantry

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Memorials

Located in the center of Brussels, Belgium, the Infantry Memorial has been constructed in the shape of a large symbolic column in remembrance of Belgian foot soldiers who fought for the country in World War I and Word War II. The structure and golden top physically attract attention from across the city to honor the […]

The Monument to Peter the Great Provides an Identity for an Antwerp Community

Commemorating a Visit of Peter the Great

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Identity

A statue of Peter the Great defines a section of the Kloosterstraat, which is one of the most popular streets in Antwerp, Belgium. Providing audiences with a sense of history as well as an identity that makes it distinct in the city and region, the Monument to Peter the Great is an incredible example of […]

The Nassau Monument Celebrates an Essential Element of the History of Breda

Personifying the Legacy of Breda

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous History

Located in heart of Breda, the Nassau Monument is a physical reminder of a legacy that can be seen in obvious and subtle ways across the entire country of the Netherlands. While the landmark is the most notable feature of Park Valkenberg, it has a much deeper and more meaningful connection to the entire history […]

The Monumentous Singing Tower Defines Bok Tower Gardens

"America’s Taj Mahal"

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Attraction, Monumentous Monuments, North America, United States

While Bok Tower Garden features a variety of experiences, the Singing Tower is what drove and enabled this impact in a profound manner. Referred to as America’s Taj Mahal, this incredible landmark showcases how a monument can compel interest and activity in ways that resonate across space and time. Creating “America’s Taj Mahal” Born in […]