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Landmark
01
Wahrzeichen
a structure or a place that is historically important
Example
The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries.
In Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history.
The Taj Mahal in India, with its stunning white marble architecture, is a universally recognized landmark.
02
Orientierungspunkt
something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are
Example
In our neighborhood, the massive oak tree at the corner of Elm Street is a well-known landmark.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an iconic landmark that can be seen from various parts of the city.
When driving through the countryside, the old windmill serves as a useful landmark to find our way.
03
Meilenstein, Wendepunkt
something, such as an achievement or event, that is of great importance or influence in something's progress and development
Example
The signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change was a landmark event, emphasizing international cooperation to address environmental challenges.
The invention of the internet is considered a landmark in communication technology, connecting people globally like never before.
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War and remains a powerful landmark in world history.
04
anatomischer Landmark, Referenzpunkt
an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken
05
Grenzstein, Markierung
the object marking the boundary of a piece of land
Beispiel
The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries.
In Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history.
The Taj Mahal in India, with its stunning white marble architecture, is a universally recognized landmark.
The Colosseum in Rome, once used for gladiator contests, remains a significant landmark from ancient times.
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