One of places that the Art League went to while in New York City was the “The National September 11 Memorial”. This memorial is located in lower Manhattan (At the intersection of Albany and Greenwich Streets) and is near other known landmarks such as Trinity Church, Zuccotti Park, New York Stock Exchange, the World Financial Center, and Wall Street is nearby as well. The 9/11 Memorial is part of the World Trade Center redeveloped master plan that has been designed by Daniel Libeskind. The project is estimated to be fully completed by 2014. Currently it is still under construction, however the progress of what has already been done to the location is extraordinary!
Within the Memorial there are two pools which are about one acre each in size, which are known as reflecting pools, these two pools have been placed within the original bases of the former twin towers of the World Trade Center. On these reflecting pools are engraved names of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks. There is also waterfalls that incase the reflecting pools as well. The reflecting pools certainly bring a sense of tranquility and peace to the environment of a busy and noisy section of New York City. Also within the 16 acre there are more than 400 trees that have been planted to surround the Memorial. The Memorial Glade is a section within the Memorial designated for special ceremonies and gatherings while visiting the Memorial. Outside of the Memorial there is a small museum and gift shop for visitors to go to as well. This offers some articles from the site of “Ground Zero” for viewing, along with videos to watch and souvenirs for those whom may wish to take a memory of their visit to the Memorial with them on their departure. By far it is a grand example of architectural art and design.
In order to visit you must first register for a visitors pass, then when you arrive you will go through additional security screenings, it is best that you come early to visit and note there is no public restroom facilities within the Memorial or in surrounding hotels. The times for accessibility to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum may vary. For further information feel free to go the Memorial’s site: http://www.911memorial.org/