Monuments

This tower was constructed to commemorate the man who helped bring true democracy to the United Kingdom.

Standing atop Wellington Hill is the world's tallest three-sided obelisk.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.

This often-overlooked monument was crafted in the shape of the iconic samurai coin to honor an Edo-period mint.

This 15-foot tall obelisk commemorating the Philadelphia-Baltimore railroad connection sat neglected for over a century.

Also known as "The Book," this monument is dedicated to Chiapas's history of independence.

Aside from denoting a public square or market, this medieval structure was also a sign of a town's prosperity.

These unique markers designate the route American forces took during the Liberation of France.

This unusual statue overlooking the Royal Mile has an interesting backstory.

This massive monument honors the first human in space.

Near Belgrade, an ancient-looking sarcophagus serves as a World War I monument.

A monument to the migrants who cross the dangerous waters between North Africa and a tiny Italian island.

West Point’s only monument to a woman veteran stands above an empty grave.

A tribute to the movie stars who fought to keep Beverly Hills separate from Los Angeles.

This memorial in the Adirondack wilderness honors the accidental death of a Scottish entrepreneur.