Monuments in Kyiv range from pieces that celebrate the national hero and founder of Ukraine to ones that honor and remember events that have helped shape the identity of the country. A variety of monuments that are obscure and outstanding are spread throughout the city, and they’ve proven to serve as powerful economic and social […]
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Capturing the Revolutionary Spirit and Influence of Kyiv at Independence Square
Reflecting the Culture of Kyiv and All of Ukraine
Independence Square, or Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Ukrainian, is the central square in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Located in the heart of the city, it serves as an economic and cultural hub for Kyiv but has also become the place where the revolutionary spirit of the entire country has gathered together to make major changes. […]
Monumentous World – The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Kyiv, Ukraine
Memorializing individuals and events inexorably linked to the past and future of the area
Kyiv features monuments that celebrate everything from the founding father of the nation to the country’s independence, along with plenty that are helping to define what it means to see the decommunization play out for the city and for Ukraine as a whole. However, there are countless other obscure and outstanding monuments that memorialize individuals […]
Honoring and Remembering the Eternal Glory of Ukraine
The Park of Eternal Glory and National Museum "Holodomor victims Memorial" Ensure the Past of Ukraine Will be Remembered Far into the Future
Independence Square and the Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument celebrate the history of Kiev and the nation of Ukraine, but the monuments at the Park of Eternal Glory are designed to remember a very different kind of history for both. Rather than celebrate the past, these monuments honor the victims of the wars and tragedies that have […]
Monumentous World – The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Frankfurt, Germany
The attractions in Frankfurt have helped it to become the most international city in the country
While the Fountain of Justice might be the most famous Frankfurt attraction, the city has numerous statues and sculptures that celebrate the history and culture of the area. These pieces range from being traditional statues to modern sculptures, in forms that can be anything from whimsical to reflective. One of the most famous of these […]
The Fountain of Justice (Justitiabrunnen) Defines the Past and Present of Frankfurt
Justitia as an Inspiration and Attraction for Frankfurt
Ever since the Middle Ages, the Römerberg square in Frankfurt, Germany, has served as the spiritual and functional center of the city. Featuring the Town Hall and various other important buildings, this city center also features the Fountain of Justice (Justitiabrunnen in German), which has come to represent an important aspect of the city’s culture […]
Crossing the Arctic Circle and Meeting Father Christmas at the Santa Claus Village
The Home of Santa Claus is in Rovaniemi, Finland
Being able to meet Santa Claus is the dream of many children, while being able to cross the Arctic Circle is something adults will talk about for the rest of their lives. At the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, visitors can do both every day of the year. These experiences have attracted hundreds of […]