• Source: National monument

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.




Examples






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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 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




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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)
List of national monuments of the United States




See also


Cultural identity
National icon
National memorial (disambiguation)
National myth




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Monumen Nasional
• Devils Tower National Monument
• Monumen Nasional Reruntuhan Casa Grande
• Navajo National Monument
• Patung Liberty
• Jawatan Taman Nasional
• Monumen Washington
• Gipsum
• Pulau Ellis
• Daftar wilayah dalam Sistem Taman Nasional Amerika Serikat
• National monument
• National Monument (Indonesia)
• National monument (United States)
• List of national monuments of the United States
• Washington Monument
• Devils Tower
• National Monument to the Forefathers
• Chiricahua National Monument
• Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
• Wupatki National Monument