What do the pools represent in the 9/11 Memorial?
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What do the pools represent in the 9/11 Memorial?
Memorial Pools According to the architect, Michael Arad, the pools represent “absence made visible.” Although water flows into the voids, they can never be filled. The sound of the cascading water makes the pools a place of tranquility and contemplation separate from the bustling noises of the city.
Where are the 9/11 pools located?
The 9/11 Memorial is located at the site of the former World Trade Center complex and occupies approximately half of the 16-acre site. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools are each nearly an acre in size and feature the largest man-made waterfalls in North America.
How deep is the pool at the 9/11 Memorial?
The pits, 192 feet by 192 feet and 30 feet deep, are lined in black granite—black as death. Water cascades down the four walls and disappears into a square hole in the center of the pool. The effect is quite beautiful—and the sound of the cataracts effectively masks the noise of the surrounding city.
Are the memorial pools where the towers stood?
The memorial is located at the World Trade Center site, the former location of the Twin Towers that were destroyed during the September 11 attacks….
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Where did the debris from the Twin Towers go?
Much of the debris was hauled off to the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island where it was further searched and sorted.
In what US state can you visit ground zero?
Manhattan is the heart of New York, one of those places you can never get tired of exploring. If you enjoyed your visit to Ground Zero, you may be interested in taking the Upper and Lower Manhattan Tour, which will leave no relevant corner undiscovered.
Can you go to Ground Zero for free?
The 9/11 Memorial is free to enter. The only entry cost is for the National September 11th Museum, which is located on the memorial grounds. In fact, visiting the 9/11 Memorial is one of the best free things to do in NYC.
