There are structures that are built not only to serve a purpose, but also to impress. Some of them are so iconic that even their silhouette alone can make them easily recognizable. Examples of these are the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Of course, there are those who play a secondary role. They may not be as famous as their iconic counterparts, but they’re also starting to make a mark in their respective locations. In Australia some examples are Q1, or Queensland Number One, The Oracle and Circle on Cavill.

It is important for any country, state, town or city to have its own landmark. A landmark is usually associated with the place where it was erected and can be one of its biggest tourist attractions. Here are some of the reasons benchmarks are important:

Source of Pride: Having a landmark always makes a community proud. It is usually what sustains and stimulates social, cultural and economic activities. It reinvigorates your people and somehow inspires and motivates them to do things for their community. Landmarks are often steeped in history, making them a good story to tell children and visitors.

Tourism Generation: One of the biggest income-generating ventures anywhere is tourism. For some cities, tourism is actually their biggest source of income. Landmarks always play an important role in attracting visitors. Sometimes a landmark is even the only reason for some people to pack up and visit the place. They spend their hard-earned money just to get close to or even touch a historic milestone. It is where many people pose to take pictures.

Value: In addition to making a city more popular, landmarks also improve the value of the buildings and structures around them. The value of properties surrounding a landmark increases because of it. Real estate in the area appreciates even more. This is why properties around a major landmark are often expensive, making their resale value high as well.

Landmarks are the heart and soul of any place. Without it, a city would not be very interesting to visit. They can be ancient structures or modern buildings, or even statues, and they are there to impress, educate, and inspire. It is important for any city to take care of its own landmark so that it can preserve its past so that future generations can still see it.

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