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Located on the Arizona/Utah state border, Monument Valley encompasses the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park; discover Native American culture at a classic American icon.

The Battle of Nashville Monument in Nashville, Tenn., faced many struggles but finally was restored and moved to its current site on the actual battlefield.

The Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park in Arizona is called America's most scenic drive. Famous from John Wayne and John Ford movies, it's America at its most beautiful

Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago

Buck Island near St. Croix US Virgin Islands offers excellent snorkeling and scuba diving on a protected coral reef in one of the few underwater national monuments.

Cabrillo National Monument hosts several activities for the entire family. The park is a wonderful budget-conscious choice.

Climbing the Wallace Monument Stirling gives panoramic views of Stirling Castle, Ochil Hills, Trossachs and Forth Valley. Two cafés near to The Monument are introduced.

Delhi claims some of the finest monuments reflecting the Indo-Islamic style which followed the arrival of Muslim rulers.

Improved security and aesthetic upgrades for Egypt's Pyramids at Giza will please visitors and improve Egyptian economy.

Hagia Sophia has been a source of wonder and mystery since it was first constructed. When you're visiting Istanbul, you'll want to know a little background before you go.

Looking for an excellent place to snorkel and dive in Belize? Look no further than the Half Moon Caye Natural Monument, located 50 miles southeast of Belize City.

Corinth was home to many landmarks and monuments that proved historically significant from Ancient times through the Christian era.

Best known as an author, Douglas Coupland was commissioned to design a public art sculpture on Toronto's waterfront in memory of 1812 military actions near the site.

The National Mall in Washington D.C. is home to some of the greated wonders of the United States of America, including monumnets to U.S. Presidents.

For exciting adventures in remote Southeastern Alaska, visitors tour Misty Fjords National Monument by boat or floatplane, viewing wildlife and geological wonders.

"Painting Reliefs," a winged glider, and the model for a monument were a part of this 20th century artist's oeuvre.

A marriage of old and new, The Barcelona Chair (aka Pavillion Chair) has become not just a design classic but a monument to German Modernism.

Scotland's national hero, William Wallace, stands tall with this monument overlooking Stirling.

The Amiable Child Monument is a well-loved memorial to a small boy who died in 1797. It is one of three private graves on public land in New York City's five boroughs.

A mere 7 miles east of Flagstaff is a place where the Pueblo Indians carved out home for themselves, some 700 years ago.

Runners in the nation's capital will find this scenic route full of monuments and history.

The monuments in the Forum Romanum celebrate Rome's military victories, the men responsible for them, and the sacred areas that date back to the founding of the city.

With Google Earth you can see down on the Earth from above. See cities and famous places with 3D technology on Google Earth.

British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Located a short metro ride from the city center, this collection of pavilions and exhibition halls is an outdoor museum to the Soviet Union's grandeur and excess.

The town of Orange in the Provence region is home to two ancient monuments unequalled anywhere else in France.

Pepy's anonymous queen conspired against him. She failed, and he remarried and left behind many monuments, including a pyramid which gave its perfect name to a city.

Clava Cairns is a peaceful ancient setting of prehistoric passage graves and standing stones near Inverness.

With all the attention on the plight of post-Katrina New Orleans, the destruction in Mississippi is sometimes overlooked. But not by the World Monuments Fund.

Mueang Boran is a cultural and historical park near Bangkok. It showcases Thai Culture, Thai History and ancient Thai monuments, many of them original Thai artifacts.

For many people, ancient Egypt brings to mind the pyramids, those massive monuments to ancient pharaohs left for future generations to remember the glories of the past.

Brazil is a travel destination full of variety and adventure. Learn more about the opportunities that await you in this beautiful country.

The Adriatic highway snakes its way down the Croatian coast, linking historic towns and fine landscapes.

Located in the city of Agra, 204 km south of New Dehli in the state of Uttar Pradesh the Taj Mahal is consistently voted as one of the seven wonders of the new world.

The tiny area known as the District of Columbia is a combination of historical sights and world business.

The definition of the glossary term Antipater of Sidon

Along with all the archeological questions of why or how Stonehenge exists is the geological question of where the rocks came from.

Christmas festivities in Newcastle Gateshead include winter markets, ice skating, plays, and concerts. Enchanted Parks, Glow and the Glowmobiles also return in 2008.

Alfred Stevens, painter and sculptor, was a genius but also a perfectionist. His memorial to the Duke of Wellington in St Paul's Cathedral (London) was his final undoing

It can be awkward being in a place containing so many memories and spirits of the dead. Here are some tips to feel at ease and show respect.

Edinburgh's New Town delights with Georgian architecture and quaint, cobbled streets. This tour shows you the highlights in just one day.

The smallest St Patrick's Day Parade and the only monument to an agricultural pest in the world? Alabama's Enterprise has a few tricks for tourists up its sleeve.

Fort Jefferson's history includes having been an outpost, prison, and fueling station. Today it is a quiet sanctuary for wildlife and intrepid visitors.

Short biography of George Meikle Kemp, who designed and built the Scott Monument in Princes Street, Edinburgh

Hikes across the Badlands of New Mexico's El Malpais Monument traverse volcanic lava fields, pass ancient petroglyphs and meander above sandstone cliffs for scenic views.

Washington's monuments include memorials to presidents like Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, and moving memorials to the Vietnam War, World War II, and others.

In the wake of hurricane Katrina, the World Monuments Fund teamed up with the Preservation Trades Network to launch demonstration restoration projects on the Gulf Coast.

Unlock the mysteries of visiting ancient Stonehenge, one of England's top visitor attractions, with this visitor guide. Beat the crowds, have the place to yourself

Finland is a country of forests and lakes, so a great place for holidays, summer or winter.

This summer vacation, study America's National Parks with Trefoni Michael Rizzi's award winning book, Teddy's Travels. With Tedrick De Bear, the world is a classroom!