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Landmarks and Monuments
Landmarks are features or places that are highly recognizable. They were originally used to track locations, but they have also become famous as tourist areas. There are people that will save their entire lives to make a trip just to see the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the Great Wall.
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When was African Burial Ground National Monument created?
African Burial Ground National Monument was created in 2006.
As time goes by Big Ben gets more infested with tourists and changes for a shut down in several years.
What does the statement Your deeds are your monuments mean?
it think it mean the what you do so you deeds are your monuments and show what kind of a person you are and what you have achived
Does big ben have an elevator?
Big Ben does not have a lift installed as there would not be enough room to install one due to the spiral stone staircase.
Big Ben was built and paid for by the Government of the time, using tax payers money.
Who were the last king and queen to live in Versailles?
The last king and queen to live in the Versailles was King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette. The were forced to leave the palace and move to Paris, January 21 1793.
1. The Church of St. Maria del Popolo (Earth)
2. St. Peter's Church and Square (Air)
3. The Church of St. Maria della Vittoria (Fire)
4. The Fountain of The Four Rivers at Piazza Navona (Water)
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St James' Park, the home ground of Newcastle United, was first opened in 1892, making it 119 years old! It is the largest and oldest football ground in the northeast of England.
St James's Park, a 58-acre park in the City of Westminster, London, was first used as a park in 1603 by James I and is therefore 408 years old. St James's Park is the oldest of the Royal Parks of London.
What are the two most famous landmarks that have changed because of weathing and erosion?
The Grand Canyon, Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Serpent Mound in Ohio, the Needles in South Dakota.
Stonehenge How is it known that Stonehenge was ever finished?
Of course, this is not known.
Not much about the construcyion, history or use of Stonehange is known definitively.
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Big Ben, the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, weighs approximately 13.5 long tons, or about 13,700 kilograms (30,300 pounds). It was originally cast in 1856 but cracked during its initial usage and was recast in 1858. The bell is renowned not only for its size but also for its distinctive sound.
How big is the world's biggest rock?
The largest monolith in the world is commonly (and mistakenly) thought to be Uluru, or Ayers Rock. However, Uluru is only the world's second-largest free-standing single, large rock. Its circumference is just over 9km, and it rises 349 metres above the surrounding plain. Only one-seventh of the rock is visible above the ground. The rest lies beneath the ground. It is located in Kata Tjuta National Park 450 km southwest of Alice Springs.
The largest rock in the whole world is Mt Augustus(Burringurrah, as it is known by Wajarri Yamatji traditional owners), in Western Australia, located inland, east of Carnarvon, and about 850km north of Perth. It is more than twice the size of Ayers Rock. It rises 717 metres above the stony desert, and extends for a length of 8km - almost the entire circumference of Uluru. (Some sources say Mt Augustus is 858m in height, but Western Australia's Department of Conservation and Land Management states 717m.) It does not attract the same tourist numbers because it contrasts less dramatically with its surroundings, and does not have the colour changes that Ayers Rock displays during the days and seasons.
There is some dispute as to whether Mt Augustus is a monolith or a monocline. A monocline is an exposed slab of rock which belongs to the layer of rock underneath. However, technicalities aside, it would seem that both Mt Augustus and Ayers Rock have a claim for the title of the world's largest rock.
What has Notre Dame been used for?
it was used to a church
Notre Dame is a cathedral, it is still used today, and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris.
What are Portugal's famous landmarks?
There was a recent election to vote on the 7 wonders of Portugal.
- The Belem Tower in Lisbon.
- Jeronimos' Monestery in Lisbon.
- The Bone Chappel in Evora.
- The Sintra Palace in Sintra.
- Guimarães Castle in Guimarães.
- Tower of Clerigos in Porto.
Are a few I can remember from the top of my head.
Who and where uses the chimes of Big Ben?
The chimes of Big Ben, located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, are primarily associated with the UK Parliament. They are used to signal the time and mark important parliamentary events, such as the beginning and end of sessions. The iconic bells chime every quarter hour and resonate throughout the surrounding area, making them a significant auditory landmark for both locals and tourists. Additionally, the chimes are often featured in media and cultural references, symbolizing London itself.
It's called the London death trap experience
