by Susan | Jul 25, 2022 | Monuments
This monument is on the grounds of the War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters for the purpose of preventing war through lessons from the Korean War and for the hoped...
by Susan | Jun 27, 2022 | Monuments
The 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park containing memorials to victims of the February 28 Incident of 1947, including the Taipei 228 Memorial that stands at the center of the park and the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum, housed at the site of a...
by Susan | Apr 25, 2022 | Monuments
In the Filipino language, bankapa means boat and payapann means peace. The monument features eight main symbols placed atop pillar installations that depicts the city’s character, vision and aspirations. The cross symbolizes Christianity and the city’s predominantly...
by Susan | Apr 19, 2021 | Monuments
Bukit Kasih translates as Peace Hill or Hill of Love. It was built in 2002 as a spiritual center where religious followers from various faiths can gather, meditate and worship side by side “at the lush and misty tropical hill.” The people of north Sulawesi...
by Susan | Aug 17, 2020 | Monuments
Built between 2004 and 2006, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (also known as the Palace of Peace and Accord) represents all of the world’s religious faiths and houses educational facilities, a national center for Kazakhstan’s various geographical and ethnic...
