Historic Site Symbol
⛬ represents a historic site or landmark in a compact, readable symbol.
U+26EC
⛬ is the Unicode symbol named “HISTORIC SITE.” It’s commonly used to tag places of heritage and cultural interest. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML and programming escapes.
Historic Site Symbol Meaning
⛬ is the “HISTORIC SITE” symbol from Unicode (U+26EC). It visually indicates a location tied to history, heritage, or notable landmarks. Because it’s a dedicated symbol, it can be clearer than writing “historic site” in UI labels, schedules, or maps. People also use it in travel posts, itineraries, and educational materials to quickly communicate that a place is historically significant. The symbol is best suited for contexts where you want a short icon-like label rather than a full explanation.
Common uses
- •Labeling a museum, landmark, or heritage location on a website or map
- •Marking historic stops in a travel itinerary or tour schedule
- •Using as an icon in educational slides or lesson materials about history and heritage
- •Tagging content categories in blogs and social media posts (e.g., “historic sites”)
- •Annotating documents such as event programs, walking tours, or heritage trail lists
Examples
⛬ Historic Site Symbol
- ⛬Day 2: ⛬ Old Town Heritage Walk
- ⛬Tickets for ⛬ Historic Site Museum are available online
- ⛬Stop 3: ⛬ Fortifications & Historic Site viewpoint
- ⛬Our tour includes 2 ⛬ historic sites and local guides
- ⛬Add ⛬ Historic Site label to your landmark notes
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26EC | |
| HTML Entity | ⛬ | |
| HTML Code | ⛬ | |
| CSS | \26EC |
FAQ
What does ⛬ mean?
⛬ is the Unicode “HISTORIC SITE” symbol, used to indicate a historic site or heritage landmark.
What is the Unicode code point for ⛬?
⛬ has Unicode code point U+26EC.
How can I copy ⛬ for use in HTML or text editors?
Copy the character directly (⛬). For HTML, you can use the entity ⛬.
How do I include ⛬ in code?
You can use CSS escape \\26EC or JavaScript escape \\u{26EC}, depending on your environment.