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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
There are few buildings that can capture the imagination of visitors of all ages and backgrounds. By using fantastical yet familiar elements to enable a sense of wonder on the part of viewers from across the world, the Atomium, sitting in the northwest area of central Brussels in Belgium, is one of those buildings. The […]
The original Ferris wheel was opened to the public in the late 1800s, but the concept of a wheel that spins in a circle with chairs attached to it has been around for centuries. This history combined with the fact that Ferris wheels have been a major draw at amusement parks for decades might make […]
As the home to various icons that represent important aspects of Scottish culture, Calton Hill in Edinburgh allows visitors to connect with the country in a very real manner. The National Monument, the Nelson Monument and the Dugald Stewart Monument connect visitors to this past, while the City Observatory and stunning views of the city provide viewers with […]