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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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Why is there a Minuteman statue at Elizabeth and First Avenue in Elizabeth New Jersey?
The statue is of Ensign Moses Ogden who with 12 other men waited at the spot where the statue stands today for the British and Hessian troops on the night of June 6, 1780. In 1780 the spot was called the Crossroads and Ogden was under orders to watch for the British, fire a volley of musket fire at them, and retreat. As a consequence of his actions the British commanding officer was wounded stopping the British and Hessian officer decided not to move forward with the invasion. The final result was the British never gained control of New Jersey. Ogden was a native of Elizabeth and is buried in the Elizabeth Presbyterian cementary today.
How do you fix the chime on a clock when it is striking two hours behind schedule?
look for the stop or reset button & bring it to the regular time!
Who built Big Ben and when was it built?
Big Ben, the famous clock tower of London, was built Between 1858-1859.
Charles Barry built the Big Ben tower. :)(:
Why does the Eiffel Tower have four pillars?
The Eiffel towers has four pillars for stability, and to give it a symetrical aspect. The design was the object of a contest and only a four-legged design was considered at the time. Technically it would have been possible to build a resembling structure with only three pillars (like a three-legged stool instead).
What shapes were used to build big ben?
The clock tower which is part of Westminster Palace in London (in the UK) and which is commonly referred to as Big Ben* is actually constructed from brick with an ornamental limestone cladding.
* There is some debate as to whether the name "Big Ben" refers to the clock tower or is actually the name of the bell contained inside!
Can the London Eye see France?
No. You would have to travel to the top of the White Cliffs at Dover to see France - and then only on a clear day.
What sites are there to see from Birmingham Alabama to Denver Colorado?
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis,
Which street is Buckingham Palace in?
The address is Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace Road, London S.W.1A 1AA
Is Eiffel Tower always the same height?
no ,Because when the temperature increases the metal expands and when the temperature is low the metal contracts
What is the name of the piccadilly circus statue?
It is generally referred to as Eros though it is meant to depict his brother Anteros.
Also known as the Angel of Christian Charity.
How do you say The London Eye in French?
the London eye is commonly called "la grande roue de Londres" in French. You could also say " l'oeil de Londres " which is a literal translation.
What are some man made landmarks in Romania?
Examples: monasteries from Bucovina, Bran Castle, Peleş Castle, Palace of Parliament, Bears Cave, Natural History Museum from Bucharest, National Art Museum from Bucharest, The Triumphal monument from Adam Clisi, the Cave with bones, Muddy volcanoes, Petroleum mine from Sărata-Monteoru, the Seven Stairs canyon, the volcanic lake St. Ana, and many others.
What rock is the Christ redeemer statue made out of?
It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone.
For information about the building of Stonehenge and its possible purpose see the related link below.
How long does the Eye of London take to go round once?
30 minutes. However it goes really fast because there is so much to look at!
What other landmarks are near Big Ben?
River Thames, Houses of Parliament, Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, Eros in Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, etc. etc. etc
What are some examples of landmarks?
Some examples of landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, or the Great Pyramids. They are readily identifiable structures which can be easily seen.
Which is the world largest battlefield?
The Siachen Glacier is the world's highest battlefield. Peaks reach 23,000 feet with temperatures down to 50 below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. More troops died from the cold and glacial ice than by opposing armies. The air is frigid with not enough oxygen to even light a match. Skin bonds with metal and sweat freezes into ice. At one time, Siachen was considered unfit for humans to live there.
Why people always want to visit the Eiffel tower?
You couldn't possibly visit Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if you do not want to visit this world famous structure, you will see its top from all over Paris. The tower rises 300 meters tall (984 ft); when it was completed at the end of the 19th century it was twice as high as the Washington Monument, at the time the tallest structure in the world.
