iconic – adj. widely known
fortress – n. a place that is protected from attack
crumble – v. to break something into small pieces, fall apart
rubble – n. broken pieces of stone, brick, etc. from walls that have fallen
skyline – n. the outline of buildings against the sky
twin – n. one of two exactly the same
magnificent – adj. very grand
commemoration – n. something that honors an important event or person in the past
plaster - n. a web substance that hardens when it becomes dry and that is used to make smooth surfaces