Here are eight examples of living memorials from different parts of the world.
The pines were planted in 1961 on the occasion of the 100th year anniversary of the unification of Italy.
He then planted oak saplings all around.
The trees have grown now but the curious shape can only be seen from the air.
The unique monument is clearly visible from the highway and is still actively maintained.
Made by clearing out a forest, it spells “LUECKE”, the name of the owner.
The German government made a frantic effort to have the swastika destroyed.
The symbol was eventually destroyed in 2000.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
