Beautiful Phoenix Monuments to Visit

By Helena Richese


Phoenix has a diverse and long history, uniquely created both by nature and by man. The desertscapes of Phoenix awaken sensations of spirituality, while its buildings remind visitors and locals that the city of Phoenix has had a lengthy record, touched by war and human development, leaving their indelible marks on monuments across Phoenix.

Historic Heritage Square

If you'd call yourself a fanatic for history, or even if you're not, visiting the "Historic Heritage Square" can give visitors an idea of what Phoenix was like way back This history is very noticable with its Victorian style historical homes which shows what homes looked like in the 1800s. Shopping and dining is a big hit on the square, particularly in the evenings.

Papago Park

Papago Park became a countrywide monument in 1914. This was the P.O.W. camp for German Squaddies. As stated before, if you like history then the Phoenix monuments will give you that. Visit the park to learn more of how President Wilson played apart and what's happened to the soldiers that were kept there. Inquiring minds would like to know, right? Papago Park is famous for its distinctive sandstone formations. The park also is the location of the zoo, a botanical garden, stadium, the pyramidal crypt of Arizona's first governor George W.P. Hunt and more. Papago Park is a crucial cultural center in the city.

Arizona Biltmore

Known as the "Jewel of the Desert", the Arizona Biltmore was built in 1929 and is still going strong. Today it is a part of the Hilton Collection as one of the best Phoenix hotels. Designed by architect Albert Chase McArthur, it has since it was created gone through 1 or 2 hands and phases, but has persisted as a city of 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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