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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 […]

Kadriorg Park Creates Connections to the Culture and History of Estonia

From a Russian Palace to a Showcase of Estonia Culture

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Originally a summer residence of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, what is now known as Kadriorg Park in Tallinn, Estonia is home to multiple museums and monuments. Visitors can engage with pieces of Estonia art and culture just as easily as they can stroll across the acres and acres of forest and walkways to […]

The Angel of the North Becomes an Icon for England

A Landmark of Gateshead’s Character

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The Angel of the North is a monumental sculpture located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Seen by more than 90,000 people every day and 33 million people every year, the sculpture represents what it can mean to transform a space by creating an identity for a region. It’s proof of how such pieces can […]

Monumentous Potential: Harpa in Reykjavík, Iceland

There is an incredible amount of open and empty space inside and around Harpa

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Harpa is an award-winning concert hall and conference center in Reykjavík, Iceland. Located within walking distance of other notable Reykjavík attractions like the Sun Voyager and Statue of Leif Erickson, the distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland is one of the most notable features of the venue. The building has […]

The Sun Voyager Becomes An Ode to Iceland

One of Reykjavik‘s Most Visited Sights

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The Sun Voyager (Sólfarið) is a large steel sculpture located on by the seaside of central Reykjavík, Iceland. While many believe it to be a Viking ship, it is actually meant to depict a dreamboat that serves as an ode to the sun. The sun ship symbolizes the promise of new, undiscovered territory and has […]

The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree Defines the Puerta del Sol and Madrid

Becoming the Symbol of Madrid

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The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree appears on the coat of arms of Madrid and has done so since the 13th century. While the sculpture that depicts this symbol is only from the second half of the 20th century, it resides in the Puerta del Sol, one of the best-known and busiest […]

The Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) Embraces and Cultivates the Legacy of Portugal

Celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery

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Located along the Tagus River estuary in Lisbon, Portugal, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) during the 15th and 16th centuries. Standing 50 meters high with heroes of the era standing on a makeshift prow of a ship, the monument has become an […]