Vulcan statue, Cast iron statue on Red Mountain in Birmingham, United States.
The Vulcan statue rises 56 feet tall atop a 123-foot pedestal, depicting the Roman god of fire and forge holding metalworking tools.
Italian sculptor Giuseppe Moretti designed the statue in 1903 for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, where it earned a Grand Prize in St. Louis.
The statue represents Birmingham's industrial heritage through 29 cast iron components that connect internally to form the complete figure.
Visitors can access the observation deck in Vulcan Park to view Birmingham's skyline and learn about local history in the museum.
Each night, the world's largest cast iron statue glows against the Alabama sky, weighing 120,000 pounds with its anvil and tools.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1904
Creator: Giuseppe Moretti
Email: info@vulcanpark.org
Website: http://vulcanpark.org
GPS coordinates: 33.49172,-86.79552
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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