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Columbus Circle and the Christopher Columbus Monument

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Columbus Circle and the Christopher Columbus Monument

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Columbus Circle and the Christopher Columbus Monument

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    Location: New York County, New York, United States

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    October 30, 2019

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    The Christopher Columbus Monument in the heart of Columbus Circle is the official measurement point from which all distances to and from New York City are calculated!
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    March 28, 2024

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    Columbus Circle is a square and transportation hub in New York City. It is located at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park West, Central Park South and Eighth Avenue at the southwest corner of Central Park in Manhattan. (Wikipedia)
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    April 6, 2024

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    Columbus Circle is a small square, or rather a multi-lane roundabout, right on the south-western corner of Central Park. Various streets meet here: 59th Street, 8th Avenue, Broadway and Central Park West.
    Why is it named after the discoverer of America? On the 400th anniversary of the discovery, a 20-meter-high monument was erected to commemorate Christopher Columbus. What I find really interesting is that the monument in the middle of Columbus Circle in New York is the official measuring point from which all distances to and from New York City are calculated!
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    Best Hikes to Columbus Circle and the Christopher Columbus Monument

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    1. Central Park Outer Loop — New York City

    9.85km

    02:34

    70m

    70m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 20 m

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