showplace
Impressive display venue
A showplace is a place displayed for its beauty, historical importance, or impressive features—an estate, mansion, or building worth showing off: The restored Victorian home has become a showplace for period architecture.
The term suggests somewhere visitors are brought to admire, whether a grand private residence or a public attraction.
Large, stately home
- palaceMonarch's official residence
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- châteauFrench country mansion
- villaStately country residence
manor · facade · dome · portico · atrium · column · arch · balustrade
Precious cut stone
- gemPolished precious stone
- crown jewelMost valued possession
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- masterpieceSupreme artistic achievement
treasure · pride · highlight · flagship · star attraction · must-see · destination · icon
Basis for justification
- gardensCultivated planting areas
- acreageAmount of land owned
- manor houseLanded gentry's residence
- country estateLarge rural landholding residence
historic home · stately home · plantation · vineyard · chateau · landscaped grounds · formal gardens · conservatory
Intended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
guidebook · visitor · tourist · landmark · heritage site · travel brochure · guided tour · photo opportunity
Public exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- theme parkEntertainment destination with rides
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- zooPublic animal collection
landmark · monument · theater · opera house · concert hall · stadium · arena · casino
mansion
Large, stately home
villa · manor · facade · dome · portico · atrium · column · arch · balustrade · cornice
jewel
Precious cut stone
- gemPolished precious stone
- crown jewelMost valued possession
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
masterpiece · treasure · pride · highlight · flagship · star attraction · must-see · destination · icon · marvel
grounds
Basis for justification
- gardensCultivated planting areas
- acreageAmount of land owned
- manor houseLanded gentry's residence
country estate · historic home · stately home · plantation · vineyard · chateau · landscaped grounds · formal gardens · conservatory · orangery
destination
Intended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- excursionBrief recreational trip
itinerary · guidebook · visitor · tourist · landmark · heritage site · travel brochure · guided tour · photo opportunity · bucket list
museum
Public exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- theme parkEntertainment destination with rides
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
zoo · landmark · monument · theater · opera house · concert hall · stadium · arena · casino · fairground
showplaceembarrassment
Self-conscious unease
disgrace · hidden shame · blight · hellhole · cesspit