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Landmark
Recognizable feature used for navigation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A landmark is a recognizable[1] natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances.
This article is about objects used in navigation. For visitor attractions, see Tourist attraction. For other uses, see Landmark (disambiguation).
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In modern day use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or features, that have become local or national symbols.