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The Sphere in Battery Park
Photographer Description of The Sphere in Battery Park
Near the Broadway entrance to Battery Park is a spherical sculpture, known as The Sphere. It is a memorial to the World Trade Center. In front of it is an 'Eternal Flame'. This panorama shows The Sphere sculpture within the park, and the broad walkway through Battery Park that leads to Castle Clinton.The Sphere in Battery Park - Further Information
The Sphere is a temporary installation in Battery Park, on the southern tip of Manhattan, New York. The Sphere originally stood in Austin Tobin Plaza between the two World Trade Center (WTC) towers as a symbol of world peace. After the disaster of 9/11, The Sphere was recovered from the wreckage, intact but having suffered substantial damage from falling debris. Eventually it was decided to install the sculpture in Battery Park as a memorial to the disaster. In front of it is an Eternal Flame.A plaque beside The Sphere states that: For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere", it was conceived by artist Fritz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but endures as an icon of hope and the indestructible spirit of this country. The Sphere was placed here on March 11, 2002 as a temporary memorial to all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. This eternal flame was ignited on September 11, 2002 in honor of all those that were lost. Their spirit and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Other notable sculptures and monuments within Batter Park include the World War II War Memorial and Korean War Memorial.
Travel Directions and Getting There:
Subway: South Ferry (Line 1), Bowling Green (Lines 4,5), Whitehall Street - South Ferry (R, W lines)