das Baudenkmal
Translation
historic landmark, listed building, architectural monument
Examples
Das alte Rathaus ist ein Baudenkmal.
The old town hall is a historic landmark.
Dieses Schloss steht unter Denkmalschutz.
This castle is a protected monument.
Grammar Patterns
to be a historic landmark (ein Baudenkmal sein) The building is an official historic landmark.
to designate sth. as a landmark (et4 unter Denkmalschutz stellen) The city wants to designate the old bridge as a landmark.
Similar Words
das Monument (monument), die Sehenswürdigkeit (sight, tourist attraction)
Etymology
From 'Bau' (building, construction) + 'Denkmal' (monument). It literally means a 'building monument'.
Memory Tips
Picture a building ('Bau') so special it serves as a monument ('Denkmal') to a past era.