World Trade Center cross, Religious monument at World Trade Center Memorial, United States
The World Trade Center cross consists of two steel beams that naturally form a cross shape and stand about 20 feet (6 m) tall. It is displayed in the National September 11 Memorial Museum and weighs several tons.
A construction worker found the beams on September 13, 2001, in the rubble of building 6 at the World Trade Center. They were later moved to St. Peter's Church and finally transferred to the museum in 2011.
The cross became a place where rescue workers and families found brief moments of silence while recovery work continued for months. Today it remains a symbol of the faith and solidarity many people felt after the attacks.
The cross is on permanent display at the National September 11 Memorial Museum, which opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Visitors can view it as part of the museum tour.
The beams formed a cross shape by chance and were seen by many as a sign of hope. Before being permanently displayed, they traveled to several locations around the city.
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