General Giuseppe Garibaldi Statue

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Washington Square Park New York , NY 10003 United States

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Nicknamed the “Sword of Unification” for his efforts in helping to unify Italy in the 19th century. Was offered Major General role in Civil War by Lincoln but he turned it down. More history via<LINK> Read more

David Ethm Kwon

This place is all renovayed now with colorful flowers and a working and beautiful water fountain at the center. The pride and joy of NYU, great gathering place for street musicians .

Constanze Witzel

Nice chilled neighbourhood park

Mansi Chaturvedi

Look into his eyes

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Dog Park
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Newest dog run in the city, complete with a small fountain. It's very well kept but generally on the small side. - Mike Singleton

9.1
Monument
Washington Square Arch

Incredible park, loved the Arch, get by sunset there are amazing musicians. - Alina HB

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Fountain
Washington Square Fountain

Beautiful park to walk through, read a book or lounge around. - Jason Konen

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Outdoor Sculpture
George Washington Statue

This sculpture by Henry Kirke Brown depicts George Washington addressing New Yorkers as the British retreated on Evacuation Day, November 25, 1783. - NYHistory

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This statue is haunted. - Jillian Logue

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Park
Union Square Park

Quirky place filled with interesting characters. A definite must see in NYC. - Scott Kleinberg