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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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The awnser is............ Norway, Sweden,and..... Finland Hope this helped peopls out!=)-
The tower was completed in 1858 and the bell cast in 1858
How many gears does big Ben have in the great movie detective
What type of tree makes Villa di Livia ad Gallinas Albas famous in Rome Italy?
The laurel tree that supplied the foliage for victors wreaths was supposed to grow there.
Why is the palace at Linlithgow now in ruins?
The palace at Linlithgow is now in ruins primarily due to a combination of neglect and damage over the centuries, particularly following the Jacobite risings in the 18th century. After the 1745 rebellion, the palace was effectively abandoned and fell into disrepair. Natural erosion and the lack of maintenance further contributed to its deterioration, leading to its current state as a historical ruin. Today, it remains a significant site for its architectural and historical value.
What is the prettiest place in England?
Other choices exist, but the Salisbury Plains at dawn, especially at Stonehenge is a memorable sight. The Roman cities of Canterbury, Bath, Chester & York all have much to commend them architecturally. I've walked the Wesh border, and the Wye valley is beautiful. The North York moors & coastal path too. Cheddar Gorge, not far from me, is magnificent. Pretty, now there's a concept......Perhaps the most evocative, personally, seeing the white cliffs of Dover from the ferry & knowing I am going home...
'Big Ben' is the 14 ton bell inside the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, so yes, it has to be man made.
The clocktower of the British Houses of Parliament is often, wrongly called "Big Ben."
Big Ben is the nickname of the largest bell in the clock and the bell weighs 13 tons.
Why did the Renaissance begin in the Italian city-states?
because Italy was the center of the roman empire, and the renaissance was a revival of roman culture and art, naturally, it should come from Italy. Also, the black plague wiped out so much of Europe's population that the economy slumped, but northern Italian city-states were increasingly becoming wealthier from trade and manufacturing.
What part did superstitions play in the every day life of medieval times?
because the people wanted someone to blame problems on.
and they were unaware of what they were doing
It was use because peolple wanted someone to blame a scape goat that's why it was use
What was one change caused by european exploration?
european exploration caused much exploration of the united states and helped give us more knowledge of the world . european exploration has caused the us to be what is is today without them exploring to the west of europe the us would not be what it is today
Big Ben is actually the largest bell hanging in what was once known as the Clock Tower, of the Palace of Westminster. The tower has recently be renamed as the Elizabeth Tower in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
When was Monument to the People's Heroes created?
Monument to the People's Heroes was created in 1958.
What are some famous sites that begin with the letter Z?
Zimmerman House is a home that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Where is the Queen Elizabeth Tower?
The Queen Elizabeth Tower is in central London next to the Houses of Parliament.
It was formerly nicknamed Big Ben after the biggest of the bells in the tower. It was renamed after the Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
