Charging Bull, New York City

Name: Charging Bull
Address: New York City, United States

#456 among attractions in New York City

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Charging Bull, sometimes referred to as the Bull of Wall Street or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture that stands on Broadway just north of Bowling Green in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. The 7,100-pound bronze sculpture, standing 11 feet tall and measuring 16 feet long, depicts a bull, the symbol of aggressive financial optimism and prosperity. Charging Bull is a popular tourist destination that draws thousands of people a day, symbolizing Wall Street and the Financial District. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 40°42'20"N, 74°0'48"W

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Downtown Manhattan (Financial District)New York City United States

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Charging Bull – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: 1 Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern Museum, Trinity Church, Wall Street.

~800 ftNE
Art Deco architecture
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Museum, History museum, Architecture
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Episcopal parish founded in 1697
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Street, Neighbourhood
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~230 ftS
Oldest NYC public park, since 1733
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Amusement park, Amusement ride
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~590 ftS
Monuments and statues, Architecture
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Museum
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~390 ftNW
Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charging Bull?

Nearby attractions include 26 Broadway, New York City (1 min walk), Bowling Green, New York City (2 min walk), International Mercantile Marine Company Building, New York City (2 min walk), Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Charging Bull by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charging Bull:

Metro

Bowling Green • Lines: 4, 5 (2 min walk)
Rector Street • Lines: 1, N, R, W (4 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (2 min walk)
Greenwich Street at Battery Place • Lines: 120 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (7 min walk)
Whitehall • Lines: Sif (9 min walk)

Light rail

Essex Street • Lines: Hblr (33 min walk)
Exchange Place • Lines: Hblr (34 min walk)