What all the monuments of this world have in common is their contribution to education. Without them, we would all return from a trip a little less educated. So there are enough reasons to compile a small selection on the occasion of the International Monument Day, which is celebrated every year on April 18. There are monuments that were created by nature and are revered by man as monuments. Some of them reach the status of a deity. For example, Mount Fuji in Japan. Fuji usually hides behind a veil of clouds and is therefore revered as a shy goddess in Japan.
A whole museum for a mountain
The city of Fujinomiya is even home to the Mount Fuji World Heritage Centre. The city is located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture. Fujinomiya is the city closest to the Bright Mountain of Japan. Only in a short window of time in the summer months is it possible to climb to the top of the 3,776 meter high and holy mountain of Japan. in all other months a visit to the museum remains.
The rock fortress of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you interpret the historical graffiti lying on the megaliths at the ascent correctly, it is probably one of the world’s oldest tourist attractions. After a steep and quite arduous climb, one is rewarded with a breathtaking view down from the rock fortress across the rice fields to a mountain range.
- Monument and art – a look at the documenta city Kassel
- Monument in the city – there is a high density of monuments here
- Monument in the country – attraction
Our works are inspired by human encounters and always culinary discoveries. What format do you need? A newsworthy report, an entertaining reportage, a short travel tip or a picture gallery? At the international photo agency Alamy you will find a large selection of photos by Georg Berg on the subject of monuments and memorials. Clicking on one of the images below will take you directly to the agency image.
