The Russalka Memorial (Estonian: Russalka mälestussammas) is a bronze memorial monument located in Tallinn, Estonia. Created to honor the memory of all the sailors who died when the warship Rusalka was lost at sea en route to Finland in 1893, it depicts an angel on a pedestal that faces the water. The memorial has become […]
South Dakota is home to Mount Rushmore which represents the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the United States of America. It has become one of the most famous mountain carvings in the world as well as a top draw for tourists in South Dakota. However, located within the vicinity of Mount Rushmore is another […]
South Dakota has numerous and notable monuments, but none are as famous or popular as the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. A massive sculpture that has been carved into the granite face of a mountain, Mount Rushmore represents the first 150 years of the history of the United States and attracts more than two million visitors […]
One of the best-known landmarks in Reykjavik, Iceland is the statue of Leifur Eiríksson, also known as Leif Erikson. Now recognized as the first European to visit North America, the Statue of Leif Erikson personifies the strong sense of identity that the explorer has enabled for the entire country of Iceland. That identity is directly […]
A nearly 10-foot bronze statue of iconic movie character “Rocky” resides to the right of the front steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Based on the character of the same name that debuted in the popular film, visiting the statue and climbing these steps is considered by many to be a […]
Created to draw attention and activity to Regent, North Dakota, as well as the surrounding area, the Enchanted Highway features seven incredibly large metal sculptures, with “Geese in Flight” establishing itself as the world’s largest metal sculpture. In doing so, the attraction has been able to draw attention and activity to the area in especially […]
Viewable from over five miles away, “Salem Sue” has allowed New Salem, North Dakota to bill itself as the home to the “World’s Largest Holstein Cow”. This large, fiberglass Holstein cow was originally created to honor and advertise local dairymen. Since being erected though, “Salem Sue” has also been able to promote tourism and business […]