Sightseeing · Getting around
a landmark
a well-known local feature
A landmark is a famous or easily recognised building, place or feature.
This vs that
The cathedral is a landmark in the city.
The museum is a popular attraction.
Hear it in real life
How will I know where to get off?
You'll see the cathedral, which is a local landmark.
The red bridge is the city's best-known landmark.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
People normally call a recognisable feature a 'landmark' rather than describe its function.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: The bridge is a famous landmark for the city.
Say: The bridge is a famous landmark in the city.
Use 'in' when locating a landmark within a city or area.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
a famous/local landmark; a landmark in a city
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about sightseeing.
worth a visit
The old market is definitely worth a visit.
take in the sights
We spent the afternoon taking in the sights.
Sightseeing words
Getting around · Sightseeing: the words around “a landmark”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
It's one of the city's main landmarks.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a landmark
a well-known local feature
“The red bridge is the city's best-known landmark.”
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