National Monument - Overview

Overview

A series of structures or areas deemed to be of national importance and therefore afforded protection by the state are part of a country's cultural heritage. These national heritage sites are often called something different per country and are listed by national conservation societies.

Examples include:

• National Monument, Edinburgh
• National Monument (Indonesia)
• National Monument (Ireland)
• National Monument, Islamabad
• National Monument (Malaysia)
• National Monument (Nigeria) (Largest Palace in Africa)
• National Monuments of Singapore
• Monumento nacional (Spain)
• National Monument (United States)
• National Monument (Amsterdam)
• Jatiyo Smriti Soudho, Bangladesh
• Monuments of Portugal
• National Monuments Record, England