Homage to King, Atlanta

Name: Homage to King
Address: Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, 30312, United States

#188 among attractions in Atlanta

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Homage to King is a 1996 sculpture by Barcelona artist Xavier Medina Campeny, commissioned as a gift from the Spanish host city of the 1992 Summer Olympics to the host of the 1996 Summer Olympics. It is located at the southwest corner of Freedom Parkway and Boulevard in Atlanta, Georgia, in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. The work portrays Martin Luther King Jr. with outstretched arm, representing a welcome to those visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. The location is also one of an oft-used view of the Downtown Atlanta skyline. ()

Completed: 1996 (28 years ago)Coordinates: 33°45'36"N, 84°22'21"W

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Freedom ParkwayNortheast Atlanta (Sweet Auburn)Atlanta 30312 United States

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Homage to King – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oakland Cemetery, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, SciTrek.

0.8 miS
Margaret Mitchell, Cemetery, Historical place
Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
21 min walk • Oakland Cemetery stands as a historical testament to the city of Atlanta, a place where the past is eternally etched into the landscape. This Victorian garden cemetery, founded in 1850, spans 48 acres and serves as the final resting place for many of Atlanta's most...
~1790 ftS
Museum, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Ebenezer Baptist Church is not only a place of worship but also a museum that bears witness to a pivotal chapter in American history. It is here that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the iconic figure of the Civil Rights Movement...
~1810 ftS
Museum, Park
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta
9 min walk • The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is a poignant testament to the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in American history. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, this museum and surrounding area honor the Civil Rights leader, Dr.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Science museum
SciTrek, Atlanta
17 min walk • The Science & Technology Museum of Atlanta, usually known as SciTrek, was located at 395 Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, next to the Atlanta Civic Center. It was forced to close in August 2004 due to reduced federal and state funding. All of its displays were sold or auctioned on January 15, 2005.
0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Peachtree Center, Atlanta
23 min walk • Peachtree Center is a district located in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Most of the structures that make up the district were designed by Atlanta architect John C. Portman, Jr.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Shakespeare Tavern, Atlanta
24 min walk • The Shakespeare Tavern is an Elizabethan playhouse located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Starting productions at Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta in 1984, the Tavern moved to 499 Peachtree Street in 1990.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum
APEX Museum, Atlanta
18 min walk • The APEX Museum is a museum of history presented from the black perspective. It is located on Auburn Avenue in the Sweet Auburn historic district of Atlanta, Georgia. The Apex Museum was founded in 1978 by Mr. Dan Moore.
0.4 miE
Park
BeltLine, Atlanta
12 min walk • The Atlanta BeltLine is a 22 miles open and planned loop of multi-use trail and light rail transit system on a former railway corridor around the core of Atlanta, Georgia.
0.8 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Atlanta
21 min walk • The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, formerly called the Sacred Heart Church, is the first Roman Catholic basilica in Georgia. The Church was designated as a basilica on February 22, 2010.
~1120 ftS
Museum, Historical and heritage tours, Cultural tours
Civil Rights Tour, Atlanta
6 min walk • The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, is a historic promenade that honors activists involved in the Civil Rights Movement and other national and global civil rights activists. It was created in 2004, and is located at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.
~1610 ftS
Monuments and statues
Behold, Atlanta
8 min walk • Behold is a statue designed by sculptor Patrick Morelli. Dedicated in 1990 by Coretta Scott King, the statue is located in front of Ebenezer Baptist Church, in the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Homage to King?

Nearby attractions include Civil Rights Tour, Atlanta (6 min walk), Behold, Atlanta (8 min walk), Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta (9 min walk), Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Atlanta (9 min walk).

How to get to Homage to King by public transport?

The nearest stations to Homage to King:

Tram

King Historic District • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (9 min walk)
Edgewood at Hillard • Lines: Atlanta Streetcar (12 min walk)

Metro

King Memorial • Lines: Blue, Green (18 min walk)
Peachtree Center • Lines: Gold, Red (23 min walk)

Bus

Village Smoke • Lines: Blue Route (34 min walk)