Opening remarks _ Want to go on a trip to a mysterious and amazing landmark city?

Part 1: The Tower of the World

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
TIP! Another Paris landmark: the Louvre Museum

Big Ben, London, England
TIP! Another London landmark, Tower Bridge

Belem Tower, Lisbon, Portugal
TIP! Another Lisbon landmark, the Jerónimos Monastery

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TIP! Kuala Lumpur, a city with many skyscrapers

Monas Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia
TIP! Homo erectus fossils, Javan man

Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan
TIP! The world's tallest broadcasting tower, Tokyo Skytree

CN Tower, Toronto, Canada
TIP! Another Toronto landmark, Rogers Centre

Mexico City, Mexico, Independence Monument
TIP! Another landmark in Mexico City: the Monument to the Revolution

Obelisk, Buenos Aires, Argentina
TIP! Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango

Palaces and Castles of the World Part 2

Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
TIP! St. Petersburg and Leningrad

Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic
TIP! Another landmark in Prague: Charles Bridge

Buda Castle, Budapest, Hungary
TIP! Another landmark in Budapest: the Chain Bridge

Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland
TIP! Warsaw's Historic Center, a Newly Reborn City

Forbidden City, Beijing, China
TIP! Another landmark in Beijing: the Great Wall

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
TIP! Another landmark in Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower

Part 3: The Cathedral of the World

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
TIP! Another landmark in Istanbul: the Blue Mosque

Cathedral of the Holy Family, Barcelona, ​​Spain
TIP! Another Barcelona attraction: the Picasso Museum

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria
TIP! Where Musicians Sleep: Central Cemetery

Zagreb Cathedral, Zagreb, Croatia
TIP! Another landmark in Zagreb: St. Mark's Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland
TIP! Another Helsinki landmark: Uspenski Cathedral

Part 4: Buildings and Hotels of the World

Oslo City Hall, Oslo, Norway
TIP! Another must-see attraction in Oslo: Vigeland Sculpture Park

Stockholm City Hall, Stockholm, Sweden
TIP! Stockholm Syndrome: A More Interesting Story When You Know It

Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
TIP! The Merlion, Singapore's iconic symbol

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TIP! Another landmark in Dubai: the Burj Al Arab Hotel

Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan
TIP! Taiwan's famous landmark, the National Palace Museum

Statues of the World Part 5

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, Denmark
TIP! The Father of Fairy Tales, Andersen

Manneken Pis statue in Brussels, Belgium
TIP! Another landmark in Brussels, the Grand Place

Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
TIP! Another New York landmark, the Empire State Building

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TIP! The World's Greatest Festival, the Rio Carnival

Part 6: Temples and Shrines of the World

Parthenon, Athens, Greece
TIP! Is the Parthenon the first UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Kaaba Shrine, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
TIP! Hajj, the Islamic Pilgrimage

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
TIP! Another ruin in Siem Reap, Angkor Thom

Part 7: Ancient Ruins of the World

Jordan, Petra ruins
TIP! The Seven Wonders of the World: Even More Interesting Stories to Know

Iran, Persepolis
TIP! Tehran, Iran, Tehran-ro, Seoul

Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru
TIP! The Inca Empire, the conquerors who ruled South America

Part 8: The Grave of the World

Taj Mahal, Agra, India
TIP! The Last Eight Years of Emperor Shah Jahan

Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt
TIP! Sphinx, the guardian deity of the pyramids

Part 9: Special Landmarks of the World

Colosseum, Rome, Italy
TIP! Another landmark in Rome: the Trevi Fountain

Sydney Opera House, Australia
TIP! Another Sydney landmark, the Harbour Bridge

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany
TIP! The Berlin Wall, a symbol of division

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa
TIP! Racial discrimination policy, apartheid

★ Includes 41 landmarks from around the world that you must know!
★ A children's humanities book that contains various stories about landmarks and the history and culture of cities, and helps build background knowledge of world history and city history while being fun to read and see.
★ Includes stories about the history, culture, and art of cities around the world, including New York, Brussels, Athens, Istanbul, and Rio de Janeiro, which are frequently covered in elementary school curriculum.

Landmarks are precious heritages left behind by mankind.
Follow in the footsteps of humanity and learn about the city's history, culture, and art.

Why did the Peruvian Incas build a city in the sky atop a 2,400-meter mountain? How did the 225-ton Statue of Liberty cross the ocean to New York? Why does the Manneken Pis statue in Brussels wear clothing from around the world?

A unique and interesting city story unfolds around landmarks.


Cities around the world have histories ranging from as short as 200 years to as long as 6,000 years.
Cities that are formed naturally as people gather can prosper for over a thousand years and then fall into ruin in an instant.
We experience all kinds of invasions and wars, and we also face unexpected disasters such as natural disasters.
These landmarks preserve the history of the city intact.


This book tells the secrets of the city hidden in its landmarks.
It contains historical and cultural stories that we did not know much about, such as the fact that the black stone embedded in the Kaaba in Mecca was a sacred relic given to Abraham by the angel Gabriel, that the ruins of Persepolis in Iran are traces of a brilliant ancient city civilization from 2,500 years ago, and that the ruins of Petra, a rock-cut city from 2,500 years ago, are still an unsolved mystery.


Barcelona, ​​revived by the Holy Family Cathedral, created by the genius architect Gaudi, and Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu, discovered after 400 years buried in the jungle, demonstrate the greatness of urban civilization.
Explore cities in greater depth through unique landmarks around the globe, including Dubai's Burj Khalifa, completed with cutting-edge architectural technology, and the Sydney Opera House, considered one of the world's most beautiful structures.


City landmarks are a great legacy created by mankind.
A landmark city tour offers a broad look at the city's history, culture, architecture, and art, along with the footsteps of humanity.
The book's endless urban stories help us understand ourselves more deeply and see the world from a broader perspective.


《Landmarks and Cities of the World》 is a humanities book for children and teenagers that includes 41 landmarks and cities from around the world.
You can experience the city's history, culture, and art in a new way with full-color photos and illustrations.

Contains 41 must-know landmarks from around the world!
High-quality photos and illustrations vividly convey landmarks and historical and cultural information about the city!

This book, Landmarks and Cities of the World, introduces 41 landmarks and cities from around the world.
It includes landmarks we are familiar with, such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Statue of Liberty in New York, as well as less familiar landmarks, such as Stockholm City Hall in Stockholm, the Monument to the Independence of Mexico City, and the Petra ruins in Jordan.


It explains the history and culture of world cities such as New York, Brussels, Athens, Istanbul, and Rio de Janeiro, which are frequently covered in elementary school curriculum, in an easy and fun way through landmarks.

High-quality photos and humorous, colorful illustrations deliver landmarks and city information more clearly and provide a fun viewing experience.
Additionally, 41 tips are included for each city, providing episodes and various background knowledge related to the city.
Vivid editing using photographs and illustrations, landmark city stories that capture cultural diversity and multiculturalism help us understand our surroundings and the world in a more interesting way.

Part 1: The Tower of the World
The tower is a representative symbol of a city, conveying religious meaning, achievements of independence, or technological value.
The book tells the interesting stories of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Tokyo Tower, which were built as transmission towers and are now highly regarded as artistic symbols.
The story of Big Ben, London's most popular landmark, is also new.
Learn about the city's history in a fun way through its iconic landmarks, such as the Monas Tower, the Independence Monument, and Toronto's CN Tower, which remind the people of India and Mexico of the value of independence.


Palaces and Castles of the World Part 2
Cities around the world that have been under the rule of kings for thousands of years are rich in palaces and castles.
The greater the king's power, the more magnificent and luxurious his palace becomes.
The Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, built 300 years ago, is now the Hermitage Museum, but its former splendor and value are still preserved.
We explore the legacy of the splendid former kingdoms, including the venerable Prague Castle, built over a thousand years, the Forbidden City in Beijing with its 980 buildings, the Palace of Culture and Science, a favorite among Warsaw citizens, and Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.


Part 3: The Cathedral of the World
Learn about the history of faith in religious buildings such as cathedrals and mosques.
As we look back on the history of religious architecture that developed alongside the history of Christianity, we also learn about the sufferings of religious wars and persecution.
We explore the fascinating story of Hagia Sophia, which was built as a Christian cathedral but transformed into an Islamic cathedral, as well as great traces of religious heritage such as the Holy Family Cathedral in Barcelona and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, to which Gaudí dedicated his entire life.


Part 4: Buildings and Hotels of the World
We introduce buildings and hotels that are amazing to look at and have great value as landmarks.
Here you can see some of the world's most stunning and quirky buildings and hotels, including Oslo City Hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held; the Marina Bay Sands hotel, which features a swimming pool atop a three-building structure; the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building; and the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper.


Statues of the World Part 5
We introduce statues from around the world that have great historical and religious value and that inspire people.
We explore cultural heritage sites with great aesthetic value and symbolism, such as the Statue of Liberty, which became the dream and hope of New York immigrants; the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, which conveys the emotion of Andersen's fairy tale; the Manneken Pis statue in Brussels, beloved by people around the world; and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, which conveys a message of love and peace.


Part 6: Temples and Shrines of the World
Shrines and temples are cultural heritages where gods are worshipped and religious activities are performed.
Since ancient times, religious buildings have been the center of national development, and we can see outstanding architectural techniques.
You can explore the history of mysterious religions at places such as the Parthenon, which is dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Kaaba in Mecca, a holy place for pilgrims, and the Hindu temple of Angkor Wat.


Part 7: Ancient Ruins of the World
We follow in the footsteps of a once-glorious urban civilization that has now disappeared.
We encounter the fascinating history of cities we never knew about, such as the ruins of Petra, a rock-cut city built on a giant rock 2,500 years ago; Persepolis, an Iranian trading city that flourished 2,500 years ago; and Machu Picchu, a city in the sky built on a mountaintop.


Part 8: The Grave of the World
Cities around the world are home to many tombs that offer glimpses into history and the times.
Tombs for the dead royals were built large and ornately in the belief that there was an afterlife.
Representative examples include the Taj Mahal in Agra, India and the pyramids in Cairo.
Beyond simple tombs, we can see the evolution of rituals dealing with death in tomb architecture that has artistic value.

Part 9: Special Landmarks of the World
You can encounter various landmarks that reveal the unique beauty and charm of cities around the world.
Learn more about world history and culture through the stories behind landmarks and cities like the Colosseum in Rome, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, and Table Mountain in Cape Town.


Author's Note

How much do you know about cities like New York, Paris, Dubai, and Istanbul?
You may know the name of the city, but you probably don't know much about its history, culture, or art.
The city has a long history and culture hidden within it.
Cities like Athens have a history of over 3,000 years, and cities like Cairo have a history of over 6,000 years.
Cities around the world hold an infinite wealth of cultural and historical stories created by city dwellers since ancient times.
From now on, we will explore the interesting history and cultural stories hidden in the city through landmarks.
- Author: Park Dong-seok