Landmark

Recognizable feature serving as a point of reference.

landmark site milestone

A landmark is a recognizable feature or structure that serves as a point of reference, often notable for historical, cultural, architectural, or geographical significance.

From Middle English landemarc, from Old English landmearc (boundary mark of land), composed of land + merc ‘boundary, limit’.

A landmark is like a special building or place that people use to find their way around, such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

What is a landmark? A recognizable feature used as a point of reference
Why are landmarks important? They help people navigate and understand their surroundings
Can natural features be landmarks? Yes, mountains or rivers can serve as landmarks

point of interest notable place

feature structure

monument statue building

landscape area

cultural geographical historical