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[[File:Merdeka Square Monas 02.jpg|thumb|[[National Monument (Indonesia)|Monumen Nasional]] in [[Jakarta]], Indonesia, built to commemorate the [[Indonesian National Revolution|Indonesian struggle for independence]]]] |
[[File:Merdeka Square Monas 02.jpg|thumb|[[National Monument (Indonesia)|Monumen Nasional]] in [[Jakarta]], Indonesia, built to commemorate the [[Indonesian National Revolution|Indonesian struggle for independence]]]] |
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[[File:Monumento Vittorio Emanuele II Rom.jpg|thumb|[[Altare della Patria]] in [[Rome]], Italy]] |
[[File:Monumento Vittorio Emanuele II Rom.jpg|thumb|[[Altare della Patria]] in [[Rome]], Italy]] |
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A '''national monument''' is a [[monument]] constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as [[Statism|a country's founding]], [[independence]], [[war]], or the life and death of a [[historical figure]]. |
A '''national monument''' is a [[monument]] constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as [[Statism|a country's founding]], [[independence]], [[war]], or the life and death of a [[historical figure]]. The term may also refer to a specific [[monument]] status, such as a [[national heritage site]], by reason of their cultural importance rather than age). National monument status is usually granted to colossal symbols of [[national identity]]. |
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The term may also refer to a specific [[monument]] status, such as a [[national heritage site]], by reason of their cultural importance rather than age (''see [[National Monument (United States)]]''). |
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National monument status is usually granted to colossal symbols of [[national identity]]. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Revision as of 15:32, 22 July 2023
A national monument is a monument constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as a country's founding, independence, war, or the life and death of a historical figure. The term may also refer to a specific monument status, such as a national heritage site, by reason of their cultural importance rather than age). National monument status is usually granted to colossal symbols of national identity.
Overview
Structures or areas deemed to be of national importance and afforded protection by the state are part of a country's cultural heritage. These national heritage sites are often called something different per country and are listed by national conservation societies. Romania has listed at least one plant as a national monument, Nymphaea lotus f. thermalis.[1]
Examples
National monument
- National Monument ofBosnia and Herzegovina
- The National Monument in Central Jakarta, Indonesia
- Maqam Echahid in Algiers, Algeria
- The Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan
- The National Martyr's Memorial in Dhaka
- The National Monument in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- The Netherlands National Monument in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- The National Monument of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland
- National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II in Rome, Italy
- National Kaiser Wilhelm Monument in [Berlin]], Germany
- Pobednik in Belgrade
National heritage sites
- National heritage sites of South Africa
- National Monuments of Colombia
- National monuments of Ireland
- National monuments of Portugal
- National monuments of Singapore
- National monuments of Spain
- National monument (United States)
See also
References
- ^ Veler, Ana (November 2008). "Nymphaea lotus up north, naturally". Water Gardeners International. 3 (4). Bucharest, Romania. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
