Monuments & Memorials
The world’s great monuments and memorials include freestanding structures designed to commemorate important historical events or persons, to honor the lives of soldiers or civilians who were killed in war, or to express religious devotion. They are distinguished by their exceptional workmanship, novel conceptualization or outstanding value as an expression of a significant stage in a civilization’s history.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Location: Hiroshima, Japan, Asia
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan, is a symbol of peace and an eyewitness to the first atomic bombing in history.
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Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
Location: Olomouc, Czech Republic, Europe
The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Czech Republic, is an 18th-century Christian monument in a regional Baroque style.
See also: Cities & Towns, Places of Worship





