For many sites with great potential to house or become significant monuments, the main challenge is associated with the lack of an actual landmark that would be a fit to commemorate the history or cultural significance of the place. Plato’s Academy Park has more than enough space to fit a relevant monument, and the same […]
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Experiencing the Restored History and Significance of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Cleveland
More than a Commemoration of the Civil War
Built in 1894 to commemorate the valor and patriotism of 9,000 Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War, the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a unique attraction in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of a 125′ column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade, the monument has […]
Monumentous Potential: Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece
Potential to Create a Modern Icon of Greece
As one of the most important modern areas in the city of Athens, Syntagma Square has become a hub of activity for the capital of Greece. Buses, trolleys, trams, and the metro all stop in Syntagma Square, while sitting in the shadow of the Greek Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier helps […]
Cathedral Park Forms an Important Part of the Santa Fe Historic District
The History and Culture of Santa Fe
Located next to the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, Cathedral Park in Santa Fe, New Mexico is more than just a place for people to gather. By providing visitors with a serene environment that showcases the history of the city along with some stunning pieces of sculpture, Cathedral Park has become an important part […]
The Eiffel Tower Becomes the Symbol of Paris and the Most Famous Monument in the World
A Practical and Aesthetic Legacy
As arguably the most famous monument in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, attracts millions of people every year while also enabling an incalculable impact on the economy and culture of the region. This impact can be seen in everything from the multiple restaurants in the Eiffel Tower itself to the items for […]
Heldenplatz and Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna Showcase the Power of Public Squares
A Legacy of Experiences and History
Situated directly across from one another in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Heldenplatz (Heroes’ Square) and Maria-Theresien-Platz are public spaces that have been able to attract audiences from across the city and region for a variety of reasons. While the Squares are not typically thought of as the most popular attractions in Vienna, they nonetheless […]
Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) in Budapest is Equal Parts History and Inspiration for Hungary
A Hungarian Legacy
The legends and heroes of an entire nation can change form and shape over the course of that nation’s history, and there’s no better example of what this can look like than Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) in Budapest. Equal parts history and inspiration, the Square and sculptures in it have changed over time to enable […]