Awesome Monuments Throughout New York City

Awesome Monuments Throughout New York City

by Shawn Pratton

There are a number of New York monuments around New York that make glorious places to do a little sight seeing like the the Ground Zero Memorial, the Grand Army Plaza, the Statue of Liberty and Grants Tomb. Manhattan monuments are seriously popular to go and visit, and many folks like coming every year to take in the sights and visit the various monuments in N. Y.

The Statute of Liberty

Standing 151 feet above Big Apple Harbor, The Statute of Liberty was completed in 1886. She's a vision with a torch that folks all look to for inspiration. Visitors must take a ferry to see it close and go up within the statue and read all about its history. This New York monument is symbolic of liberty, a token from France saluting the shared ideals of the two world powers. The statue a must see for all visitors to the Big Apple area, and a great opportunity for photographs 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 attacks and honour those who died. The monument itself is made of a couple huge fountains, each marking where the towers once stood. The pretty fountains cascade 30 feet below street level, making them the largest man made waterfalls in the U. S.. There is also a museum in house where visitors can learn more and honour those lost. It is a very emotional yet important 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 roadway is in an oval shape and many onlookers admire the design 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 who opt to get another look they're going to be treated by the numerous fountains which can be seen within the grand entrance to the park.

The Grants Tomb

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



Shawn Pratten has been interested in <a href="http://www.landmarksinnewyork.com/landmarks/monuments-in-new-york/">New York monuments</a> for many years. He has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information, please visit his site at <a href="http://www.landmarksinnewyork.com/landmarks/">http://www.landmarksinnewyork.com/landmarks/</a>.

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