Historical landmarks are erected to honour a significant happening in a particular location’s history. A landmark is either created or designated to commemorate an exceptionally significant national event. It allows other people and for generations to come, to remember significant events that is worthy to record in its own history. National significance is an important factor before a landmark can be deemed historical. Nothing could draw the curious as much as important events that unfold within a particular place. Hence, historical landmarks have drawn tourists from everywhere as well as the locals and most tour packages usually include one or two visits in a land rich in history. A lot of historical landmarks have made themselves self-sufficient in popularity alone.***

a. Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal was originally built as a tomb for an Indian ruler’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal located in Agra, India. Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan wanted to create an expression of love in memory of his dearest wife and the Taj Mahal mausoleum came into being. Its master architect was Ustad ‘Isa and with the aid of twenty thousand workers, was able to finish the great structure for over a period of twenty-two years. Many experts believed that the Taj Mahal is still unsurpassed in its architecture and the ingenuity of its design is quite indescribable. Today, thousands of tourists flock to India just to witness such a magnificent creation before their eyes. Emperor Shah Janan has completely shown the world what love can do through his last bequeath to his beloved wife.***

b. Lady Justice Statue

This symbolic statue maybe often disregarded by passers-by, being prevalent in every court house or in any legal office. But the Lady Justice Statue deserves iconic status in history because it symbolizes balance and power to every legal entity in a country. The impartiality is shown in the scales on its left hand and the sword that is held by its right hand signifies power of those that are responsible for it.

Accordingly, the first known representation of a blind Lady Justice sculpture is made by Hans Gieng in 1543 and can be viewed on the Gerechtigkeitsbru Berne, Switzerland. Being located in a “Fountain of Justice”, this statue was copied all over Switzerland making it all the more famous. Tourists and visitors are drawn to this site with tour packages including a “walking tour” to the Lady Justice Fountain. ***

c. Old Fort Niagara

Old Fort Niagara is a National Historical Landmark located in Western New York and it mouth on Lake Ontario. It is originally built as a fortification to protect New France in North America. It is now open for the public as a historical site and has a public museum to showcase some of its relics. Thousands of people line up every year to take a look at what it once was, a training camp and home to military soldiers as well. To date, the Old Fort Niagara is often used as a venue for reenacment of historical battles, fundraisers and other special events. ***



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