Hart Plaza resides in the heart of the city in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Located along the Detroit River, the plaza has become part of the Detroit RiverWalk and features numerous monuments, all of which have helped it to become a hub of activity for the city. With a capacity that enables it to host thousands […]
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The Kelpies Become New Icons for Scotland
Located in the Falkirk Council Area in Scotland, The Kelpies are the highlight of an effort to create a local greenspace that connects and engages with its local communities. These two 30-meter-high horse head sculptures are a feat of engineering that have become known as the world’s largest equine sculptures. The sculptures are monument to […]
The Bullring Bull Becomes a Symbol for Birmingham and a Shopping Centre Attraction
As the United Kingdom’s largest city center-based shopping complex, Bull Ring & Grand Central attracts audiences from all across the city and the United Kingdom. Located in central Birmingham, thousands of people visit the complex on a daily basis, but the “Bullring Bull” has provided those visitors with something far more profound to experience. In […]
John Steinbeck Becomes an Icon for Monterey
Certain people have become so synonymous with a city or region that they’ve become literal icons for those places, to the point that it’s difficult to remember they were real people to begin with. While John Steinbeck has achieved that level of notoriety in Monterey, California, the way in which he’s become a literal part […]
Cannery Row Becomes a Distinctive Destination on California’s Central Coast
Hotels, restaurants and boutiques have been able to thrive on Cannery Row, which is a waterfront strip located in Monterey, California. Much of that is due to the unique combination of history and attractions that the city has actively cultivated. By actively embracing the history of the area while also enabling economic opportunities for businesses […]
The Spirit of Detroit Becomes a Symbol of the Motor City
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 […]
Havis Amanda Comes to Represent the Rebirth and Evolution of Helsinki
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 […]