The Muttart Conservatory is a botanical garden located in Edmonton, Alberta that has become one of the most distinctive icons of the city and region. The structure of the conservatory is comprised of five pyramids that offer unique experiences for visitors of all types. These experiences along with the design of the structure itself have […]
Squares across the world serve as the literal and figurative hubs of activity for residents and visitors, but few have been able to serve as both so effectively as Sir Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton, Alberta. With numerous places to relax, eat, shop and play while also incorporating numerous monuments and activities, the space has […]
In the 1990s, the city of Edmonton decided to revitalize 118th Avenue by renaming the street “Avenue of Champions”. The area has long tried to overcome its reputation as a section of the city that is plagued by crime, drugs and prostitution, which is why the street was renamed and a Giant Baseball Bat was […]
Parks of all types and sizes are located throughout cities across the world, but some contain features and monuments that make them far more than just green spaces in urban environments. Pioneers Park, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, features similarly notable features and monuments across the 668-acre park that celebrates the prairie pioneers. Critically, it does […]
Statues both large and small have become icons of cities and entire countries, showcasing the kind of impact that monuments can enable. The Spirit of Detroit has enabled that same impact for Detroit which has extended across the entire state of Michigan. The large bronze statue has been incorporated into countless aspects of the city […]
Market Square is Helsinki’s most international and famous market, but the Havis Amanda sculpture and fountain defines the space after being recognized as one of the most important and beloved pieces of art in Helsinki. Like other famous mermaid statues, Havis Amanda has become an icon for the city while also being tied to the […]
The Sibelius Monument is located in Sibelius Park in the district of Töölö in Helsinki, Finland. The seaside park and sculpture have become one Helsinki’s major attractions, serving as a focal point for events that pull in residents as well as one of the city’s most popular places for tourists to visit. Like other notable […]