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{{Short description|Monument that represents the Nation, for any country}} |
{{Short description|Monument that represents the Nation, for any country}} |
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[[File:Statue of Liberty, NY.jpg|thumb|The [[Statue of Liberty]] in [[New York Harbor]] in the United States was designated a national monument in 1924 by former [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Calvin Coolidge]].]] |
[[File:Statue of Liberty, NY.jpg|thumb|The [[Statue of Liberty]] in [[New York Harbor]] in the United States was designated a national monument in 1924 by former [[President of the United States|U.S. President]] [[Calvin Coolidge]].]] |
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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]]]] |
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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]]. 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]]. |
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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Revision as of 04:36, 24 December 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 bar. thermalis.[1]
Examples
National monument
- Altare della Patria in Rome, Italy
- Maqam Echahid in Algiers, Algeria
- National Kaiser Wilhelm Monument in Berlin, Germany
- National Martyrs’ Memorial in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- National Monument in Central Jakarta, Indonesia
- National Monument in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- National Monument in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- National Monument of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan
- Pobednik in Belgrade, Serbia
- Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, United States
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.
