Monument Collection (page 2)

Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Gargoyle of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
The gargoyles are an essential part of the history of the cathedral, and a key aspect of the site. The gargoyles main purpose is very practical

Gaelic Chieftain By Maurice Harron, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland; Sculpture Overlooking The Battlefield At Curlew Pass

Rose-ringed / ring-necked parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in flight on way to roost in an urban cemetery, London, UK. January

Jesus Christ Palm Sunday Donkey Mosaic Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church Madaba Jordan. Church was created in the late 1800s and houses many famous mosaics

Stonehenge Sunset juust after the winter solstice

Paleolithic. France. Cabrerets. Pech Merle cave. The dotted
Prehistory. Paleolithic. France. Cabrerets. Pech Merle cave. The dotted horse. His head is drawn in the natural cut of the rock. On his back, a large red fish. Six black hands all around the horses

Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA
The Pilgrim Monument and Bas Relief Tablet on Town Hill, Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA. It commemorates the signing of the Compact and the first landing place of the Pilgrims on 11 November 1620

Colosseum reflected at sunrise, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre) at sunrise, still illuminated by artificial light. Rome, Italy

Prayer flags with the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath Stupa in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site

Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Fontana del Moros sculptures

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England
Stone Hedge in England a truly interesting and fascinating place, dating back thousandths of years

Statue of Virgin Mary wearing crown inside parish church, Saint-Thegonnec, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Australia-New Year
Fireworks light up the sky over Sydneys Opera House (L) and Harbour Bridge during New Year celebrations in Sydney on January 1, 2016. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN / AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN

Paris - Dakar Rally
Rally men competing in the 1980 edition of Paris-Dakar rally gather at Trocadero esplanade in front ofthe Eiffel tower in Paris 01 January 1980 prior the 1st stage of the rally

Scrabo Hill Tower, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
Scrabo Tower is located to the west of Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. Built on a volcanic plug above the town in 1857 as a memorial to Charles Stewart

American Cemetery, Omaha Beach
France, Normandy. White crosses at Normandy American Cemetery, Omaha Beach

Senbon Torii (1, 000 Torii gates), Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Austria, Vienna, View of the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), color print, 1925
Austria - 20th century. Vienna. Staatsoper (State Opera House), 1925

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans. Metairie Cemetery, Fallen Angel at the Chapman-Hyams memorial

US, VA, Arlington. Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetary

Ecuador, Guayaquil. La Rotonda monument depicts a meeting between Simon Bolivar and San Martin in 1822

Statue of Pythagoras (Greek philosopher and mathematician), Pythagorion, Samos, Aegean Islands, Greece

LITTLE BIGHORN MONUMENT. Monument on Custers Hill, containing all the bones found at the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Photograph by Stanley Morrow, c1876

UFOs over statues
UFOs over Easter Island statues. Computer artwork of spacecraft (unidentified flying objects, UFOs) hovering over moai statues

Little Mermaid, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Cathedral of Our Lady Saint Anne in Santa Ana, El Salvador, Central America
The Cathedral of Our Lady Saint Anne is a neo-Gothic cathedral located in Santa Ana, El Salvador, located at the center square of the city

Monument in Parque Libertad, San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America

Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Irish wolfhound on the monument to NYs Irish Brigade, Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

The Nile is Egypt, Cooks Nile Steamers
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Nile Steamers, the best way to explore Egypts ancient splendour and modern charm. Showing an ancient monument with hieroglyphics, with two men in Egyptian dress

General view of The Forum, Rome, Italy
General view of the Roman Forum, or Forum Romanum, in Rome, Italy. In the middle distance is the triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, in white marble

Longest Day at Stonehenge, Wiltshire
People gathering at Stonehenge, Wiltshire on the longest day of the year, on or near 21 June 1912. This photograph shows a daybreak pilgrimage by members of The Universal Bond of the Sons of Men

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Wallace Monument, Stirling, Central, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Big Buddha statue, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

England, Tyne and Wear, Angel of the North. The Angel of the North statue near the cities of Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne

Colorful Medieval Bayeux tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France. Created 11th century right after Battle of Hastings 1066 AD showing Norman Conquest. Shows Battle and deaths in lower panel

Galway Ireland Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Jesus mosaic Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome, Italy. Built 324 by Emperor Constantine, in honor of John Baptist, John the Evangelist

Sunshine and The Glenfinnan Monument beside Loch Shiel, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Mary Jesus Icon Greek Orthodox Church of the Nativity Altar Nave Bethlehem West Bank Palestine. Chruch located above cave/grotto where Jesus was born

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

The Endless Column by Constantin Brancusi, Targu Jiu, 1938. It is part of a sculptural ensemble together with The Table of Silence, The Gate of the Kiss and the Chairs Alley. Romania, Targu Jiu

Palanok Castle or Mukachevo Castle
Antique illustration engraving of a Palanok Castle or Mukachevo Castle

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el-Bahari, Theban Necropolis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Luxor, Egypt. Egyptian civilisation, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII

Avalanche Creek, Glacier National Park, Montana USA

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"Monuments: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the towering files of France to the daring feats of Philippe Petit, monuments stand as timeless witnesses to our past. Each one tells a unique story, etching its mark on the landscape for generations to come. In the heart of Paris, where romance intertwines with artistry, stands the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Its Gothic spires reach towards the heavens, inviting visitors to marvel at its grandeur and immerse themselves in centuries-old history. Across Europe's borders, perched atop a rocky cliff in Copenhagen's harbor, is The Little Mermaid statue. This iconic figure from Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale captures both melancholy and longing as she gazes out onto Scandinavian shores. Journeying southward brings us to Spain's Galicia region, where the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela beckons pilgrims from all corners of the globe. Its intricate architecture serves as a testament to faith and devotion throughout centuries. Venturing further north into Scotland's Highlands reveals Glenfinnan Monument - an ode to Bonnie Prince Charlie and his audacious landing that sparked the Jacobite Uprising. Here amidst Loch Shiel's tranquil waters lies a reminder of bravery against adversity. Switzerland unveils its own tribute through Montreux's Statue of Freddie Mercury - an homage to one of music history's most legendary performers. With arms outstretched in eternal rockstar fashion, it encapsulates Mercury’s charisma forever frozen in time. Meanwhile, across Orkney Islands' windswept landscapes rests Skara Brae Prehistoric Village – an ancient monument that unravels mysteries dating back over 5 millennia. It offers glimpses into our ancestors' lives with remarkable preservation rarely seen elsewhere. Closer home in Sunderland County Durham stands Penshaw Monument – a striking structure honoring John George Lambton’s triumphs during Napoleonic Wars. Majestic and proud, it stands as a symbol of resilience and victory.