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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

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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

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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

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Vision

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 […]

The Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument Inspires and Symbolizes Kyiv

A monument for a national hero and founder of Ukraine

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In the middle of Sophia Square, which used to be the main square of Kyiv, Ukraine, sits the Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument. Erected in the late 19th century, it is dedicated to a man who led an uprising that led to the creation of a new state in the area. It has survived numerous conflicts and […]

The Einstein House (Einsteinhaus) is a Monument to the Life and Legacy of Albert Einstein

Celebrating the Influence of Albert Einstein

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Transformations

An apartment building located on Kramgasse No. 49 in Bern, Switzerland looks the same as many others in the city and region, but this one is different. A flat on the second floor of the house was occupied by Albert Einstein, and that space has been transformed into Einsteinhaus (Einstein House), serving as both a […]

The Little Mermaid Becomes an Icon for Copenhagen

Drawing attention and crowds from across Denmark and the entire world

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Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about a mermaid who gives up everything to be united with a young, handsome prince on land, the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark is as unassuming as it is influential. Slightly bigger than life-size, the statue has been a major tourist attraction ever since it was first […]

What Does “I amsterdam” Mean for the City and the Netherlands?

Create a brand that would be recognized all over the world

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Monuments often have storied or tumultuous tales around how they came to exist, but “I amsterdam” presents an especially simple origin since it began as a brand campaign for the city and its residents. The original intention of the campaign was to market Amsterdam in a positive light in the wake of a financial crisis, […]