2006-09-09 03:10:29 · 10 answers · asked by shabbir 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Eifel Tower... 350 m high = 1,148 feet
2006-09-09 03:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by altin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strictly speaking a monument should commemorate a person or event, so I'm not sure that free-standing structures automatically qualify for monument status.
The Eiffel Tower was built to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution in 1889, and was part of the World Exhibition in Paris at the same time. Wikipedia claims that the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO is the tallest monument, but I don't understand why the Eiffel Tower doesn't qualify given that it has a greater cultural resonance than the other, and is significantly taller.
Because of the sketchy terminology this is always a contested debate, however, and political views and sympathies always weigh in heavily.
2006-09-09 13:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by cobaltinfinity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how you are defining monument - do you mean something commemorative? If not, the tallest free-standing structure in the world is the CN Tower in Toronto, completed in 1976. At the time they thought a taller structure would be built within a few years but its record has stood. Next year a taller building will be completed in Dubai.
2006-09-09 11:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Eiffel Tower
2006-09-09 10:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by i'm gay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the highest monument I think is either the Great Wall of China or the Pyramids of Giza
2006-09-09 10:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by katlvr125 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If not mistaken it is the Eifel Tower. I know it its not the Lady Liberty.
2006-09-09 12:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by Still_21_nheart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K-2 or Mount everest.
2006-09-09 10:11:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure but my guess is Mt. Rushmore.
2006-09-10 13:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the the TAJ MAHAL coz it sybolizes love
2006-09-09 10:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by pine 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mt.everest
2006-09-09 10:11:45 · answer #10 · answered by Iknow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋