das Baudenkmal
Translation
listed building, historic monument, architectural monument
Examples
Das alte Rathaus ist ein Baudenkmal.
The old town hall is a listed building.
Dieses Schloss steht unter Denkmalschutz.
This castle is a protected monument.
Grammar Patterns
to be a listed building (ein Baudenkmal sein) The building is an official listed building.
to place sth. under a preservation order (et4 unter Denkmalschutz stellen) The city wants to place the old bridge under a preservation order as a monument.
Similar Words
das Monument (monument), die Sehenswürdigkeit (sight, tourist attraction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (building, construction) and 'Denkmal' (monument). Literally a 'building monument'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Bau' (building) that makes you 'denken' (think) about history.