Since ancient times, people set different monuments and monuments to perpetuate the memory of outstanding personalities or events.The monument - a monument that is distinguished by its great size.Today, in different continents of the world with thousands of monuments of different sizes and shapes.
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What is the monument?There are several types of commemorative structures, one of which is the monument.This is a special monument, which is characterized by large size and monumental forms.These two features just set it apart from the usual monument.Although the architecture of the two terms are often act as synonyms.
What is the meaning of the word "monument"?Thus, this term is of Latin origin and means "remembrance reminder" (monumentum).In general, any monument can be called a monument if it is large.
separate species of monumental buildings can be considered a monument of Glory.This monument, which is established for the purpose of perpetuating the victory in the war, or an important battle.So, in our country are very common Glory monuments erected in honor of the fallen heroes of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
in post-Soviet countries, the most famous monuments of Fame can be considered a memorial complex "Motherland" in Volgograd and Kiev, Novosibirsk Monument of Glory, Glory Obelisk in the city of Dnipropetrovsk and others.
monuments in the urban space, tend to occupy a very important place.Often they are the center of the square, as well as starting points for further urban development.
history of monuments
very first in the history of the monuments are common funerary slabs and complexes on the graves.But first monuments that perform particular memorial function appeared in ancient Roman state.It was a memorable arches, columns and statues of Roman emperors.
Actually, the first monument in Europe began to appear only in the XIX century.These were the so-called triumphal arches and columns and obelisks (like Roman monuments).In the eastern countries, widespread religious monuments - the huge Buddha statues, gold-plated or made entirely of gold.
most famous monuments
enumerate some of the most outstanding monuments erected in different parts of the world and the most common in the photographs and leisure travelers.
Perhaps the first place in the list of monuments deservedly occupies the Statue of Liberty in New York.Her height - 93 meters, and the statue itself was established in 1886.Hundreds of tourists daily visit this outstanding monument.Remarkably, the monument serves and navigation functions, as an excellent reference point for sailors.
Not less attractive for tourists is the statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro.By the monument is 46 meters in height, located on a hill, make a pilgrimage each year about two million travelers.
Well, the highest monument in the world is the Spring Temple Buddha statue in China.Its total height is 153 meters, and the Buddha was created in 2002.
Among the most famous and largest monuments in the post-Soviet space is called a monument to Lenin in Volgograd (height 57 meters), the well-known sculpture "Worker and Collective Farm Girl" in Moscow (height 58 meters), as well as the monument of Independence in Kiev (height 61 meters).
In conclusion
Thus, there are several types of monuments: sculptures, statues, memorials, memorials, obelisks.Among them separately isolated monument.It is a monument of especially large size, which is set to honor a particular person or a particular historical event.Typically, these structures differ monumental, scale and pomp.
