Great Phoenix Monuments to Visit

 
 
 
 
By Helena Richese


Phoenix has a wide-ranging and long history, uniquely formed both by nature and by man. The desertscapes in Phoenix bring back a sensation of of spirituality, while its buildings remind visitors and locals that the city of Phoenix has had a long history, touched by war and human development, leaving their indelible marks on monuments throughout the city.

Historic Heritage Square

If you are a history buff, or even if you're not, visiting the "Historic Heritage Square" gives you an idea of what Phoenix was like way back This history is escpecially noticable with its Victorian style historic homes which shows what houses looked like around the 19th century. Shopping and restaurant dining is a massive hit on the square, especially in the evenings.

Papago Park

Papago Park changed into a state monument in 1914. This was the prisoner of war camp for German Infantrymen. As stated before, if you love history then the Phoenix monuments will give you exactly that. Visit the park to learn more of how President Wilson played apart and what has happened to the infantrymen that were kept there. Inquiring minds do wish to know, right? Papago Park is widely known for its distinctive sandstone formations. The park also houses the zoo, a botanical garden, stadium, the pyramidal crypt of Arizona's first governor George W.P. Hunt and more. Papago Park is a very important cultural center in the city of Phoenix.

Arizona Biltmore

Called the "Jewel of the Desert", the Arizona Biltmore was built in 1929 and is still going strong. Today it is a part of the Hotel Hilton Collection as amongst the finest hotel Phoenix has to offer. Designed by architect Albert Chase McArthur, it has since its creation gone through 1 or 2 hands and phases, but has remained solid as a Phoenix staple. Many famous people have stayed at the Arizona Biltmore, and its name envokes a reputation of luxury and class.



 

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