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Liberty Bell, Philadelphia
The , in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a bell of great historic significance. The is one of the most prominent symbols associated with the American Revolutionary War. It is one of the most familiar symbols of independence within the United States, and has been described as an international icon of liberty and justice for all. According to tradition, its most famous ringing occurred on July 8, 1776, to summon citizens of Philadelphia for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. The bell had also been rung to announce the opening of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and after the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775. Historians today consider this highly doubtful, as the steeple in which the bell was hung had deteriorated significantly by that time. The was known as the “Independence Bell” or the “Old Yankee’s Bell” until 1837, when it was adopted by the American Anti-Slavery Society as a symbol of the abolitionist movement. Historical spot for .
GPS travel coordinates: 39° 57′ 1″ N, 75° 9′ 1″ W

 

The National Palace (: Palácio Nacional de ), also called Village Palace (Palácio da Vila) is located in the village of , in near .

Sintra National Palace, Sintra

Sintra National Palace, Sintra


It is the best preserved mediaeval Royal Palace in Portugal, having been inhabited more or less continuously at least from the early 15th up to the late 19th century. It is an important and is part of the Cultural landscape of Sintra, designated by . Another not very famous but great place for any .
Sintra National Palace, Sintra GPS coordinates: 38° 47′ 52″ N, 9° 23′ 27″ W

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