houses
Unicode: 1F3D8 FE0F
Description
An emoji depicting a classical Greek-style building with a triangular pediment and columns, sometimes representing a temple or a public official building. The variation selector (FE0F) ensures it is displayed as a colorful emoji rather than a monochrome text symbol.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-building
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often represents location, architecture, history, or official matters. Can evoke feelings of grandeur, tradition, or civic duty.
Backstory
The classical building emoji (U+1F3D8) was approved as part of Unicode 7.0 in 2014. Its design is based on the archetypal Greek temple, a symbol of classical architecture and often associated with democratic institutions or historical significance. The FE0F is a variation selector to ensure its emoji presentation.
Usage Examples
- Talking about history: 'Visiting ancient ruins 🏛️'
- Referring to government: 'The new law was passed at the Capitol 🏛️'
- Discussing architecture: 'Love the classical design of old libraries 🏛️'
- Indicating a landmark: 'Meet me by the art museum 🏛️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently associated with democracy, law, classicism, and ancient Greece/Rome. Common in discussions about government, education, or historical sites.
East Asian culture:
May be used more universally for any 'building' context, but still generally carries connotations of formality, history, or significant public structures. Less specific to Western political ideals unless the context clearly implies it.