Situated in the southwest corner of Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, Congo Square has a history that goes all the way back to the origin of the city. This history has been highlighted and cultivated in a meaningful way to allow it to continue to serve as a meeting place for people who […]
As one of the many stops along the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston has become an important element of the history of the nation while also serving as a modern marketplace for the city. By functioning as a hub of activity for both food and ideas for centuries, the space showcases what it […]
What looks like a nondescript strip of bricks on the streets of Boston, Massachusetts, is actually the path of the Freedom Trail. The 2.5-mile-long path goes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States and showcases what it can mean to utilize numerous elements to create a single attraction. Doing so has […]
As the first major monument in Paris, the Paris Panthéon has been used for both religious and political purposes over the centuries, often alternating in quick succession between the two. These changes have not taken away from the Panthéon’s combination of gothic and classical principles that have helped create a monument that has become one […]
Parc Monceau is an especially unique public park set in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Covering an area of 8.2 hectares, the park is not as large as some other parks or famous as many of the ones in Paris or France, but its unique history and features have enabled it to become a […]
Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, has become a hub of activity for both residents and tourists. Featuring the massive Soldiers & Sailors Monument that commemorates the valor of Indiana’s military men and women in all wars prior to World War I, the space also provides easy access to a variety of businesses and community […]
Kensington Gardens in a large park in central London that once served as the private gardens of Kensington Palace. The Palace is still one of the top features of the park, although the variety of activities and monuments that it possesses have allowed it to become a landmark for both residents and visitors. In doing […]