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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Awesome Monuments Throughout New York City

By Shawn Pratton


There are various New York monuments around NYC that make wonderful places to do a little sight-seeing like the the Grand Army Plaza, the Statue of Liberty, the Ground Zero Memorial and Grants Tomb. Manhattan monuments are very popular to visit, and many people enjoy coming each and every year to take in the sights and visit the numerous monuments in N. Y.

The Statute of Liberty

Standing 151 feet above New York Harbor, The Statute of Liberty was constructed in 1886. She's a vision with a torch that people all look to for inspiration. Visitors must take a ferry to see it up close and go up within the statue and read about its history. This Big Apple monument is an expression of liberty, a present from France saluting the shared ideals of the two nations. It is a must see for all visitors to the Big Apple area, and a great opportunity for pictures and postcards.

The Ground Zero Memorial

This is the spot where the twin towers stood before the attacks on 9-11. The monument was opened in September, 2011 to venerate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 world trade center attacks and honour those who were killed. The monument itself is made up of two huge fountains, each marking where the towers once stood. The pretty fountains cascade 30 feet below street level, making them the biggest man made waterfalls in the US. There's also a museum in house where visitors can learn more and respect those lost. The site is a very emotional yet crucial place for any American to visit.

The Grand Army Plaza

The Grand Army Plaza has the meaning of Paris and echoes the famous Arc de Triomphe. The surrounding road is in an oval shape and many bystanders admire the architecture of this monument, an enormous stone arch at the entrance to Prospect Park. Visitors can drive by and look at it or they can get out and walk around it. For those that opt to get another look they will be treated by the copious fountains which can on occasion be seen inside the grand entrance to the park.

The Grants Tomb

This great Long Island monument was built in 1897, and is the last resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War General and later US President. Located in Riverside Park in Manhattan, the grand mausoleum overlooks the Hudson River. This landmark is an absolute must see for history and Civil War buffs visiting New York. Lately, a public art project and sculpture next to the tomb has made the monument rather more alluring to see.




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