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A landmark is a recognizable [1] natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances. In modern-day use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or features that have become local or national symbols .
Below is a list of pages that provide a list of landmarks in a particular area or on a particular topic. Asia. Beijing, China; Europe. Istanbul; Lithuania;
A National Historic Landmark (NHL) is generally a building, district, object, site, or structure, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its national historical significance. A National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) is a historic district that is recognized as an NHL.
Originally, a landmark meant a geographic feature used by explorers and others to find their way. In modern usage, it is anything that is easily recognisable, such as a monument, building, or other structure. In American English this is extended to mean anything which might interest visitors – the British English equivalent is visitor attraction.
National monuments by visitors per year Name Country flag, city Visitors per year Year reported The Forbidden City: Beijing: 17,000,000+ 2018 [1]: St. Peter's Basilica-Apostolic Palace
Glessner House, designated on October 14, 1970, as one of the first official Chicago Landmarks Night view of the top of The Chicago Board of Trade Building at 141 West Jackson, an address that has twice housed Chicago's tallest building Chicago Landmark is a designation by the Mayor and the City Council of Chicago for historic sites in Chicago, Illinois. Listed sites are selected after meeting ...
This category is based on the American English definition of landmark, which roughly corresponds to visitor attraction in British English, but is perhaps rather broader. Subcategories This category has the following 200 subcategories, out of 208 total.
A National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) is a geographical area that has received recognition from the United States Government that the buildings, landscapes, cultural features and archaeological resources within it are of the highest significance and worthy of preservation.