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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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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. :)(:

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.

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!

Which street is Buckingham Palace in?

The address is Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace Road, London S.W.1A 1AA

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.

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

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.

Where is the London Eye Bank located?

This is probably a scam so don't have anything to do with it.

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.

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.

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.

How has Stonehenge changes over time?

Stone Henge has changed by either the weather knocking down some of the rocks that were standing alone or on top of each other or people have been chipping away at the rocks and have wanted to bring pieces of the stone back to their families.

Is big ben the largest four sided clock?

No, the Allen-Bradley clock tower is the largest four sided clock in the world. It's located in Milwaukee Wisconsin USA. The clocks nickname is the "Polish Moon."