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1.The monument is the Łańcut Zamek (Castle), start the building of it in 1629 and historically the residence of the Pilecki, Lubomirski, and Potocki families. Łańcut castle was built in 1629-1642 for Stanisław Lubomirski

2.In Poland. Location Zamkowa 1, 37-100 Łańcut, Poland

3.I chose this because I go to it when visiting Poland. It's a beautiful place with a rich history.

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1. Symbolizes the resilience of the indigenous people during the colonial era and the country's rich history and cultural significance. The statue is named after Enriquillo, a legendary Taino leader who rebelled against the Spanish in the 16th century. He is known for leading a rebellion against the Spanish between 1519 and 1533.

2. Its located in Gazcue, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. There are different locations.

3. I chose this monument because Enriquillo's bravery and resistance against Spanish colonization make him a symbol of strength and freedom. His legacy reminds us of the importance of standing up against oppression.

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The Great Wall of China represents a great feat conducted by old Chinese civilization, its 13,000 miles and took around 2,500 years to build. The Great Wall is located in China crossing 16 provinces. It was created to defend against northern threats, however the wall itself has a gruesome history with around 400,000 deaths many were buried within the wall itself. I chose this monument because it represents my family’s origin.

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1. Alfonso X of Castile, known as "El Sabio" (The Wise), was a 13th-century monarch renowned for his intellectual contributions and efforts to integrate diverse cultural traditions within his realm. Reigning from 1252 to 1284, Alfonso fostered a vibrant scholarly environment, establishing the Toledo School of Translators, where Christian, Muslim, and Jewish scholars collaborated to translate classical and contemporary works into Latin and Castilian.

2. Seville, Spain.

3. I learned about today in Spanish class.

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1. Mount Rushmore symbolizes the birth of the United States.

2. Keystone, South Dakota.

3. The reason I chose this is because I feel that this is something that symbolizes the freedom of the USA and a lot of people recognize that.

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Steilneset Memorial to Victims of Witch Trials - Gaby Aull

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Steilneset Memorial to Victims of Witch Trials - Gaby Aull

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I chose the Steilneset Memorial to Victims of Witch Trials which is located in Vardo, Norway. This monument was put to to represent the 91 people executed for witchcraft in 1621 since this was the largest execution at the time. It was built as a memorial but also as an art installation. I chose this monument because when I was looking them up I had never heard of it before and I think people don't talk about witch trials that much anymore. It is also very visually striking which I think is because it was built with artful intentions making it quite beautiful.

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The Forbidden City is a monument located in Beijing, China. The "city" is a palace built in the Ming Dynasty and represents the rich history of Ancient China. During its time, it would've represented imperial power. The bright red and yellow paint which represented the monarchy. The structure of the palace is essentially a representation of olden building structures. I choose this monument because it's pretty cool and I like ancient Chinese history. The Forbidden City represents an idea that doesn't exist anymore in China and that is the monarchy.

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It is a tall tall tower in my home. The significance of the tower was supposed to a tower where tourists can come and see the city of Tai Shan. In a way, it symbolizes my Chinese home because I used to be able to see the tower from where I used to live in China. This tower is located in Tai Shan, China and I chose this because I had great memories of it.

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1. this statue represents the Paddington Bear Statue from Children's Literature by British author Michael Bond

2. Miraflores, Peru

3. I'm from Peru and love the representation

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1. Bosnia & Herzegovina

2. I chose this bridge because I grew up in Bosnia as a child and have a home there. I used to go there a lot in the summertime, but eventually moved to another town in Montenegro where we stayed in the summer instead. I have not been to Bosnia in many years but a lot of my family still lives there.

3. This bridge is very popular and even has a book written about it. It is considered a masterpiece of the Ottoman Architecture.

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1. The Parthenon symbolizes democracy, since Greece was the first to establish a democratic republic.

2. The Parthenon is located in Athens, Greece.

3. I was always fascinated with ancient Greece and their mythology.

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The Monastery of Agia Markella, the patron saint of Chios

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The Monastery of Agia Markella in Volissos, Chios, Greece

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The Monastery of Agia Markella in Volissos, Chios, Greece

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“A small path from the beach leads to the saint's site of martyrdom, where a large pilgrimage takes place on July 22nd, the celebration day of Agia Markella. This day is very important for the island of Chios and thousands of visitors travel to the island for this cause. In fact, a lot of pilgrims actually walk all the way from Chios Town to the monastery of Agia Markella, a distance of 45 km, as a kind of solemn promise to the saint.

Agia Markella lived in Volissos Chios in the 14th century. Her father was a pagan and her mother was a devoted Christian, who raised her daughter as a Christian, too. At a young age, her mother died and around her 18th birthday, her father was forcing her to become an idolater. Afraid of her father, Markella ran away from her home and found refuge in the mountains.

One day, her father found her hiding in a bush and set the bush on fire to force her to come out. Markella ran to the sea to escape but her father wounded her with an arrow. The blood of the saint dyed the rocks and it is said that the faithful can see this blood on her festive day.

As she was injured, she prayed to Christ to hide her and, in fact, a rock opened and hid all her body, except for her head. Her father found her, cut the head and threw it in the sea. A water spring flows till today from these rocks. A few years later, her head was found on the close beach of Komi.

On the celebration day of Agia Markella, on July 22nd, pilgrims walk about 20 min from the Monastery to the site of the martyrdom of Agia Markella. There, the priest prays the paraclesis (pray to the saint) and the sea water below the cliff starts to boil, as the pilgrims said. This stops when the paraclesis finishes. They say that if you taste this boiled sea water that day, it will be as drinkable as pure water.”

I myself have made the journey with my grandmother and I have drank the water and left Saint Markella gifts. The boulders she fell into actually leak a red substance, which I find fascinating to this day. She is my favorite patron saint and a story of strength and reverence to me, and it brings me back to my childhood that i spent with my loved ones.

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The Badshahi Mosque symbolizes the grandeur of Mughal architecture and the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Mughal Empire. It represents the Islamic faith and serves as a spiritual and cultural center for Muslims. Its design reflects power, artistic excellence, and the Mughal emphasis on monumental architecture. The Badshahi Mosque is located in Lahore, Pakistan. I chose this because it is one of the largest and most iconic mosques in the world. Its stunning architecture, historical significance, and cultural importance make it a fascinating subject.

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1. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes the friendship and alliance of the French and Americans

2. NYC, New York

3. I chose this monument because it is in the city where I live and its easy to write about