Columbus Circle

Completed in 1905 and redesigned by the Olin Partnership of Philadelphia, PA in 2005, Columbus Circle is located across from the southwest corner of Central Park. Plantings, benches and a beautiful illuminated fountain surround the Statue of Christopher Columbus, sculpted by Gaetano Russo. Perched upon a 70-ft granite column with bronze reliefs of the Niña, Pinta and Santa María, this marble statue was erected as part of New York’s 1892 commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas. An angel holding a globe adorns the pedestal. New York’s own version of kilomèter zéro, all distances to and from NYC, are officially measured from this point. Time Warner Center, Trump International Hotel & Tower and the Museum of Arts & Design are all located around Columbus Circle.