The Sphere, Memorial sculpture in Financial District, New York City
The 25-foot-tall bronze sculpture consists of fifty-two segments forming a spherical shape with geometric patterns emerging from its circumference.
After surviving the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center Plaza, the sculpture was relocated to Battery Park in 2002 as a memorial.
Originally commissioned as a symbol of world peace through trade, the sculpture has transformed into a testament of New York City's resilience.
The sculpture stands in Liberty Park, adjacent to the National September 11 Memorial, offering wheelchair access and viewing opportunities throughout the day.
The 45,000-pound bronze structure rotated once every 15 minutes when installed at its original location, creating an illusion of emerging from water.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1971
Creator: Fritz Koenig
Height: 760 cm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
Creator: Fritz Koenig
Part of: artwork damaged or destroyed in the September 11 attacks
Address: 165 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281, USA 10281 New York
GPS coordinates: 40.71050,-74.01389
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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