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Orlando Landmarks and Orlando Monuments
(Orlando, Florida - FL, USA)



Historic landmarks and monuments are not typical of Orlando, Florida (FL) on account of it being a modern tourist region developed to appeal to fun seekers. However, there are a select number of sites in Orlando that are interesting to those who appreciate fine architecture.

There are assortments of Orlando landmarks, some designed specifically to receive visitors, while others are functional buildings or monuments that may only be appreciated from the outside. Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historic city of Orlando.

Orlando Landmarks and Monuments: Bank of America at duPont Center - 390 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida (FL), USA
The Bank of America at duPont Center is one of the most visually pleasing skyscrapers to grace the Orlando skyline. Built in an unusually aesthetic mix of classic and contemporary styles, this 28-storey building is considered a reflection of the popular Florida lifestyle.
Orlando landmark open: daily, with restrictions
Orlando landmark admission: free




Orlando Landmarks and Monuments: Orlando City Hall - 400 South Orange Avenue, Florida (FL), USA
Sitting on 5 acres / 2 hectares of land known as City Hall Commons, Orlando City Hall in many respects is typical of an American government building, while still managing to include features that set it apart architecturally from buildings constructed for similar purposes in other US cities.
Orlando landmark open: daily, with restrictions
Orlando landmark admission: free

Orlando Landmarks and Monuments: Big Tree Park - 761 General Hutchinson Parkway, Longwood, 32750, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 407 788 0405
Just outside of Orlando in Longwood, Big Tree Park is home to one of the oldest and largest trees in America. Named 'the Senator' after Senator H.G. Overstreet who donated it, the tree is said to be 3,500 years old and is without a doubt the focal point of the park. Natural marsh lands and picnic areas are also open to park visitors.
Orlando landmark open: Monday to Sunday - 08:00 to sunset
Orlando landmark admission: free

Orlando Landmarks and Monuments: SunTrust Center - 200 South Orange Avenue, Florida (FL), USA
The SunTrust Center is a giant 35-storey building constructed on 654,678 square feet / 60,822 square meters of land. Its design is contemporary southern American in style and is notable for its four crowning pyramids. On completion Orlando's SunTrust Center was the tallest building in central Florida.
Orlando landmark open: private building, external viewing only permitted
Orlando landmark admission: free

Orlando Landmarks and Monuments: Tupperware Tower - U.S. 441, Orlando, Florida (FL), USA
An unusual epitaph to the mighty king of plastic containers, the Tupperware Tower is a sturdy construction made entirely from plastic Tupperware bowls that rise to 100 feet. The tower serves no purpose other than to reinforce the Tupperware Company's position in American history and popular contemporary culture.
Orlando landmark open: external viewing only
Orlando landmark admission: free

 
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