The Forsyth Fountain has stood at the heart of Savannah for over 150 years. Since 1858, she has served as a symbol of the city’s grace and enduring beauty. Forsyth Park is the ultimate gathering spot for Savannah‘s locals and visitors alike.
Forsyth Park Fountain
Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah
The golden pheasant, also known as the Chinese pheasant, and the colorful rainbow pheasant is at Sylvan Heights Bird Park. In Chinese culture, the golden pheasant is considered the ancestor of the phoenix and represents auspiciousness. In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the robes of high-ranked bureaucrats were emblazoned with images of the golden pheasant as a symbol of their power and authority.
Golden Pheasant
Golden Pheasant Closeup
Initially designed and created as simply an addition, these structures have become permanently linked to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Used countless times over the years as a promotional tool, links to numerous stories, and a reminder of the place, the Twin Spires have become a revered symbol.
If Churchill Downs is American Thoroughbred horse racing’s cathedral, its steeple and eternal landmark is the Twin Spires. These two pinnacles cast a glow up and down Louisville and across the landscape of horse racing history.
Twin Spires
A front red-colored door and vines on a street in Northside, Lexington, Kentucky. The horse figure on the mailbox is a symbol of Lexington.
Bright Red door with Vines
The Black Swan, as its name suggests, is mostly dark purplish-black, but the bright red bill or beak noticeably adds color to the bird. This swan is a regional symbol of the English town of Dawlish.
Red Beaks of Dawlish Black Swans
Moving this week to bridges captured from the rest of the world.
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become a world-famous symbol of London. As a result, it is sometimes confused with London Bridge, about 0.5 miles upstream.
