Columbus Circle, Traffic circle at Central Park South, United States
Columbus Circle marks the intersection of Broadway, Central Park West, Central Park South, and Eighth Avenue in the Manhattan district of New York City.
The circle opened on October 12, 1892, with the installation of a marble monument created by Italian sculptor Gaetano Russo in the center.
The circular plaza functions as a communal space where residents gather for public events while surrounded by entertainment venues and retail establishments.
The circle operates as the official point from which all highway distances from New York City are measured and features multiple subway line connections.
William Phelps Eno established the counterclockwise traffic pattern around the monument in 1905, creating the first organized circular traffic flow in New York.
Location: Manhattan
Location: Manhattan Community Board 4
Location: Manhattan Community Board 7
Inception: 1892
Creator: Gaetano Russo, William Phelps Eno
Official opening: October 12, 1892
Part of: Central Park
Website: https://nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/monuments/299
GPS coordinates: 40.76806,-73.98194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:58
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