The Sphere
Outdoor Sculpture and Monument
Financial District, New York
"Fritz Koenig's Sphere from the WTCs on Art Nerd New York"(4 Tips)
"Formerly located in center plaza between Twin Towers."(3 Tips)
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- ArtNerdNewYorkMay 7, 2012Originally commissioned for the World Trade Center, The Sphere stood between the Twin Towers in Austin Tobin Plaza from 1971 until the 9/11 attacks. The 25 foot high bronze by Fritz Koenig was meant Read more
Tyler JonesApril 3, 2017It looks like a rotton tomato, but astonishingly, it was a sphere at the World Trade Center that was partly damaged!- IWalked Audio ToursSeptember 10, 2011Formerly located in center plaza between Twin Towers. Miraculously survived events of 9/11. Created by artist Fritz Koenig in 1971. Weighs 45K lbs. Moved to Battery Park Mar-2002. More info in blog Read more
For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere," it was conceived by artist Fritz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during...- ...the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but endures as an icon of hope and the indestructible spirit of this country. The Sphere was placed here on March 11, 2002 as a temporary memorial to all...
- ...who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. This eternal flame was ignited on September 11, 2002 in honor of all those who were lost, never to be forgotten.
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The Sphere
Liberty Park (Battery Pl)
New York, NY 10004
United States
New York, NY 10004
United States
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