World Athletes Monument, Bronze sculpture in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, US.
The monument reaches 55 feet in height, featuring five bronze statues holding a globe atop a limestone base with Doric columns at Pershing Point.
Prince Charles presented this monument to Atlanta in 1996 to commemorate the Centennial Olympic Games and celebrate international athletic achievements.
The five bronze Atlas figures support a globe above the tholos, representing the unity of continents through sports and athletic competition.
The monument stands at Peachtree Street Northeast in Atlanta, offering a central meeting point for visitors and residents of the city.
Twenty thousand people gathered at this monument in 1997 to honor Princess Diana, leading to the surrounding area being named Princess Diana Square.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1996
GPS coordinates: 33.79340,-84.38650
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:26
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