The Puerta de Toledo is the most recent monumental gate to be built in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Consisting of a central semi-circular arch, two lintelled gates and a decoration formed by columns, the monument has come to define the identity of the area and create a direct and indirect economic impact across the […]
Like other real people who have become icons for the cities, Antoni Gaudí is synonymous with Barcelona, Spain in an incredibly profound manner. While much of that is driven by the recognition of monuments like the Basílica de la Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the way in which Gaudí has become an icon of the […]
Numerous sites and buildings have been restored or transformed to protect the history they represent, but few have been able to do so in a way that impacts the surrounding community as much as the Historic Billings Depot. In becoming one of the top venues in the region for weddings, fundraisers, and community special events […]
Stanley Park borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and has become one of the most notable attractions in the region. Located on a peninsula that is surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay, the park transitioned from a forest into an urban space over many years. In the process of […]
Portland, Maine is home to monuments that are both historic and notable, but the Victoria Mansion features a different type of history and notoriety. What used to be a vacation residence has been turned into piece of public history that expertly preserves an entire era. In doing so, it has come to highlight what it […]
Opened in 1816, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is the oldest scientific institution in Australia and one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. However, the lands’ use by the community over the decades as well as the space it has provided for large public gatherings and entertainment has allowed it to […]
Like other famous parks across the world, Hyde Park in Sydney Australia features natural and constructed monuments that have been able to attract audiences from across the city and world. It has done so by embracing the history of the park itself while still being committed to the contemporary community. In doing so, it has […]