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historic landmark

[hɪˈstɔːrɪk ˈlændmɑːrk]
nounpl: historic landmarks
marco histórico
1. A building, structure, or place of historical importance that is officially recognized and often protected by law
The Statue of Liberty is a famous historic landmark in New York.
A Estátua da Liberdade é um marco histórico famoso em Nova York.
2. A significant location or structure that represents an important event or period in history
The old courthouse is considered a historic landmark of the city.
O tribunal antigo é considerado um marco histórico da cidade.
Synonyms
historical monumentheritage sitecultural landmarkhistoric site

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marco histórico
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
patrimônio histórico
Also used to emphasize cultural heritage aspect
Rio de Janeiro
monumento histórico
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
monumento histórico
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a piece of history
a window to the past
preserve for posterity
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