Distinguishing the facade are the Lyhdynkantajat—four monumental torchbearers bearing spherical lamps in their hands.
A famous work created by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland is located at Frogner Park in Oslo. The Vigeland installation features 212 bronze and granite sculptures
One of the best preserved of all ancient Roman buildings, the Pantheon in Rome was built using Egyptian granite. It has been in continuous use throughout its long history.
She’s noticed a recent trend of older Americans scratching the Sunshine State off their shortlists.
Ploumanac'h Lighthouse on the Brittany coast dates back to 1860. It's composed from the pink granite rock that is a natural feature of the Côte de Granit Rose coast.
A wooden box containing Castro's ashes was placed into the side of a granite boulder— Cuba's only official monument to the late revolutionary and politician who led the country from 1959 to 2008.
Deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage status, the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram comprise an outstanding collection of ancient stone-cut monuments
The neo-Gothic towers of Brooklyn Bridge, one the most iconic structures in the world, are partly composed of granite, with limestone and concrete also used to add strength and aesthetic appeal.