Columbus Monument, Rostral column at Columbus Circle, Manhattan, US
The Columbus Monument rises 70 feet above Columbus Circle, featuring bronze sculptures, marble elements, and a granite base with nautical decorations.
Italian sculptor Gaetano Russo created this monument in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to America.
The monument displays three bronze relief panels depicting Columbus's ships: the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, representing the maritime exploration era.
The monument stands at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park South, and Central Park West, near multiple subway stations and bus stops.
The marble column contains a chronometer at its base, marking astronomical calculations and time measurements related to navigation methods.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1892
Creator: Gaetano Russo
Made from material: granite, marble, bronze
Part of: Columbus Circle
Address: Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023, USA
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-01:00
Phone: +12123106600
Website: https://centralparknyc.org/locations/christopher-columbus
GPS coordinates: 40.76806,-73.98194
Latest update: October 1, 2025 20:58
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