Back Nationaldenkmal German Monumento nacional Spanish राष्ट्रीय स्मारक Hindi Monumen nasional ID Monumento nazionale Italian 국정 기념물 Korean National monument SIMPLE Национални споменик Serbian Nationalmonument Swedish 國家紀念建築 Chinese
A national monument is a monument constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as a country's founding, independence, war, or the life and death of a historical figure. The term may also refer to a specific monument status, such as a national heritage site, by reason of their cultural importance rather than age). National monument status is usually granted to colossal symbols of national identity.