Monuments around the globe are built to demonstrate national pride, commemorate auspicious historical occasions, revere individuals, create a sense of place for particular beliefs or rituals and much more.
What is your favourite monument and what feelings does it evoke for you?
I'm with Tracie on this one, the world is much more amazing than anything we have yet to build. Of what we have been able to build, the Eiffol Tower would be my choice. I love the complexities, and the fact that you can see the bones of the structure. I think that's pretty cool.
Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan, outside Mexico City.
Raw power & majesty of the Aztec Empire, then the mystery of the desertion from this magnificent city of its' people.