As the only royal palace located in the United States, Iolani Palace has a legacy that makes it one of the top attractions in Honolulu, Hawaii. However, the effort to retain and showcase the history that it contains is what has transformed it into a true monument that connects this cultural identity to the community […]
The biggest park in the center of Oslo, Norway, Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is much more than an urban greenspace. While the area has become synonymous with the sculptures that define the Vigeland installation, the entire Olso community has embraced the natural and created landmarks across the entire space, helping to transform Fronger Park into a […]
Plein 1813 is a square in The Hague that houses the Independence Monument, which commemorates the Dutch victory over Napoleon in 1813 that directly led to the foundation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Representing the end of the French era in the Netherlands, the landmark symbolizes a legacy for the city and the entire […]
The Brabo Fountain (Brabofontein in Dutch) defines Grote Markt square in the center of Antwerp, the Netherlands. The active fountain is topped by a sculpture of a man throwing a large hand, depicting a local legend that connects the legacy of the city to the past and future. The Legend of Druon Antigonus Local legend […]
The only park located in the city center of Antwerp, Stadspark (City Park) has become one of the top destinations in all of Belgium. While it could have easily been little more than the green heart of the city, various monuments across the park embrace the legacy of the region. Doing so has allowed it […]
The Scheldt Free (Schelde Vrij) Monument is a statue group that commemorates a historic event for the entire country of Belgium. Located on the Marnixplaats in Antwerp, the piece dominates the square in a way that provides the surrounding businesses with an identity that is also connected to a larger legacy for the entire region. […]
Mentioned as one of the architectural jewels in the heart of Brussels, Petit Sablon Square is a small garden that is filled with sculptures from some of the most notable Belgian artists of the 19th century. Imagining a new identity for what was otherwise just another bland urban development in the capital of Belgium has […]