Geographic Markers

At the base of this tower, a plaque marks the original center point of the Netherlands.

This tranquil park with a spiral viewing tower is an off-the-beaten-path area where renowned people have planted a small grove of trees.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

This monument marking the center of Mexico might be more political than geographical.

A large measuring stick marks the lowest point of a country that is partially under sea level.

A busy island at the center of the world that doesn’t actually exist.

The highest peak in the Jemez Mountains and the traditional center of the Pueblo world.

This tiny German village has staked claim to being the center of the union following Brexit.

What many consider the original prime meridian and westernmost point of the old world.

Sweden's southernmost point is located in this charming fishing village.

The center of Stockholm can be found along this quiet street.

The disputed geographic center, or "navel," of Italy.

This marker identifies the location where three states converge.

The last stop in southeast Russia.

Its collection highlights the monumental tasks undertaken to map Queensland.

This stone incorrectly marks the 35th parallel, causing some territorial kerfuffles.

The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.

For the last century, this international border within a small town has appeared and disappeared various times.