Landmarks in Manchester

Visit 18 iconic landmarks that define the skyline of Manchester.

Royal Academy of Arts

Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy Arts has been fostering artistic talent for over two centuries now. It is fitting, then, that it is based in Burlington House, a building which has had a comparable impact on the world of English architecture.… more

Primrose Hill London

Primrose Hill London

Primrose Hill is a London park and the site of a mysterious 17th century murder that resulted in the hanging of three innocent men on that same hilltop.… more

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden: Japan’s gift to America.… more

Rocky Statue

Rocky Statue

Calling all fans of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky: The Rocky Statue and Rocky Steps are waiting for your discovery.… more

Old Royal Naval College

Old Royal Naval College

Old Royal Naval College has had many uses; it was a hospital, a college, the birthplace of a king, and the memorial of a Lord. Today it is but one thing; a place of “outstanding universal value”.… more

Kew Palace

Kew Palace

Kew Palace is a regal jewel nestled within the natural beauty of Kew Gardens in the leafy borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, London.… more

Nelson's Column

Nelson's Column

An iconic London monument built in honour of Lord Nelson who died leading the British fleet to victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson's column has today become a place of protests, picnics and publicity stunts.… more

Fort Independence

Fort Independence

A visit to Fort Independence in Boston will provide more than just a history lesson.… more

Ghostbusters Headquarters

Ghostbusters Headquarters

‘Who you gonna call?’ Well, probably the fire department if you ring Ghostbusters Headquarters in NYC.… more

The Bell Tower

The Bell Tower

The Bell Tower in Perth is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.… more

Victoria Memorial

Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is the largest and most impressive memorial dedicated to Queen Victoria in England.… more

Brooklyn Naval Hospital

Brooklyn Naval Hospital

The Brooklyn Naval Hospital is one of New York’s oldest landmarks.… more

Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch

Hyde park's Wellington Arch is the epitomy of a UK public works project: it was left unfinished for years and has a history of causing traffic jams, what better way to celebrate a victory?… more

Aboriginal Rock Engravings

Aboriginal Rock Engravings

There are Aboriginal Rock Engravings tucked away in a sacred site not far from Sydney's Bondi Beach.… more

Toronto Old City Hall

Toronto Old City Hall

Toronto Old City Hall: An iconic feature of Toronto’s skyline for over 120 years.… more

Irish Hunger Memorial

Irish Hunger Memorial

The Irish Hunger Memorial: An elevated piece of Ireland in New York City.… more

Murphy Windmill

Murphy Windmill

Murphy Windmill is one of two unique Dutch windmills in the Golden Gate Park.… more

Chetham's Library

Chetham's Library

Where Marx and Engels met to research and write The Communist Manifesto, Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.… more