Vulcan statue, Birmingham

Name: Vulcan statue
Address: 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, 35209, United States
Telephone: +1 205-933-1409

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Facts and practical information

The Vulcan statue is the largest cast iron statue in the world, and is the city symbol of Birmingham, Alabama, reflecting its roots in the iron and steel industry. The 56-foot tall statue depicts the Roman god Vulcan, god of the fire and forge, with ironworking equipment. It was created as Birmingham's entry for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. While it is the world's largest made of iron, it is also among the nation's tallest statues of any kind. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Elevation: 948 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°29'29"N, 86°47'43"W

Address

1701 Valley View DrFive Points SouthBirmingham 35209 United States

Contact

+1 205-933-1409

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Day trips

Vulcan statue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Regions Field, Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Third Presbyterian Church.

1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Regions Field, Birmingham
36 min walk • Regions Field is the name of a minor league baseball park in the Southside community of Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. It is the home field for the Birmingham Barons of the Double-A South, and replaced Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover as their home field.
0.9 miE
Hundreds of animals and endangered species
Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham
25 min walk • The Birmingham Zoo is a zoological park that opened in 1955 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The Birmingham Zoo is an independent, not for profit, 501 organization, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, participating in AZA Species Survival Plans.
1.1 miE
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham
29 min walk • The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is 67.5-acre of botanical gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. The gardens are home to over 12,000 different types of plants, 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture, and several miles of walking paths.
1.1 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Third Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
29 min walk • The Third Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Alabama is a Presbyterian church located on the city's Southside at 617 22nd Street South, at the corner of 7th Avenue South. It is a member congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America.
0.5 miNE
Park, Trail
Red Mountain Expressway Cut, Birmingham
14 min walk • The Red Mountain Expressway Cut, also known as the Red Mountain Geological Cut, is a section of Red Mountain that was blasted and removed in the 1960s to allow the Red Mountain Expressway to enter downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
0.6 miN
Synagogue
Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham
16 min walk • Temple Emanu-El is a Reform Jewish congregation in Birmingham, Alabama.
0.9 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Second Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
22 min walk • Second Presbyterian Church is a historic church at Tenth Avenue and Twelfth Street South in Birmingham, Alabama. It was built in 1901 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
0.7 miNE
Synagogue
Temple Beth-El, Birmingham
17 min walk • Temple Beth-El is a synagogue located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1907, Temple Beth-El is a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
1.5 miNE
Church
Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham
38 min walk • Independent Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church located on the Southside in Birmingham, Alabama. Initially started by a group of 25 following controversy over doctrinal issues within a local congregation, the church now has approximately 1800 members.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Event space
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Birmingham
20 min walk • St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama, is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. St. Andrew's was founded in 1902 as a church school for children who could not get to the downtown Church of the Advent on Sunday. In the following year, the mission was expanded to include Sunday services.
0.9 miE
Park
Lane Park, Birmingham
23 min walk • Lane Park is a large park located in Birmingham, Alabama. The park is home to the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.The park is located between Mountain Brook and Homewood on the southern slope of Red Mountain and is adjacent to U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vulcan statue open?

Vulcan statue is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Vulcan statue?

Nearby attractions include Anderson Place Historic District, Birmingham (9 min walk), Red Mountain Expressway Cut, Birmingham (14 min walk), Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham (16 min walk), Temple Beth-El, Birmingham (17 min walk).

How to get to Vulcan statue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vulcan statue:

Bus

NW Corner of 20th St S & Abbey Rd • Lines: 42 (8 min walk)
NW Corner of 15th St S & 16th Av S • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)