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landmark
A well-known building, statue, or other distinctive feature that is considered a symbol of a city, region, or country.
Das Brandenburger Tor ist das Wahrzeichen von Berlin.
The Brandenburg Gate is the landmark of Berlin.
The word is made up of 'wahr' (true) and 'Zeichen' (sign). A 'Wahrzeichen' (landmark) is therefore literally a 'true sign' or an unmistakable symbol of a place.
Der Eiffelturm ist das berühmteste Wahrzeichen von Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark of Paris.
To name the place the landmark belongs to, you use either the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. Both are correct and common.
Das Kölner Dom ist das Wahrzeichen Kölns.
Cologne Cathedral is Cologne's landmark.
Common verbs used with 'Wahrzeichen' (landmark) are 'sein' (to be), 'gelten als' (to be considered), and 'besichtigen' (to visit/sightsee). It is also often combined with adjectives like 'berühmt' (famous) or 'bekannt' (well-known).
Die Freiheitsstatue gilt als Wahrzeichen von New York.
The Statue of Liberty is considered a landmark of New York.
monument / landmark
A historic structure can be both a Denkmal and a Wahrzeichen. It is called a Denkmal because of its historical or cultural significance and because it is being preserved. Wahrzeichen is appropriate when the same structure is meant primarily as a well-known symbol of a city or region.
Das alte Stadttor ist das Wahrzeichen der Stadt und erscheint auf vielen Postkarten.
The old city gate is the city's landmark and appears on many postcards.
Das alte Stadttor ist ein bedeutendes Denkmal und soll erhalten bleiben.
The old city gate is an important historic monument and is to be preserved.
