iconic structure
Recognizable architectural monument
An iconic structure is a building, monument, or architectural work that has become widely recognized as a symbol of a place, era, or idea.
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic structure representing Paris; the Sydney Opera House serves the same function for Australia.
Such structures transcend their original purpose to become cultural landmarks, frequently appearing in media, tourism, and collective memory.
The city's skyline is dominated by several iconic structures from the Art Deco period.
- Machu PicchuIncan sanctuary in Peru
- ancient ruinsDecayed structures from antiquity
- Hollywood SignMountaintop tourism icon
- Eiffel TowerIron lattice monument, Paris
- skyscraperVery tall urban building
city skyline · observation deck · Colosseum · landmark · heritage site · photo op · picture perfect · Burj Khalifa · Christ the Redeemer · national symbol · Sydney Opera House · architectural marvel · cathedral · amphitheater · Golden Gate Bridge · Petronas Towers · Sagrada Família · monument
iconic structuretemporary structure
Non-permanent built form
shed · prefab construction · modular unit · shack · shanty