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- Harlem AmbassadorJuly 31, 2013The rotunda houses the general AND his wife. This place rates high just for the granite and marble architecture alone. In the summer look for a multiple of cultural events on the plaza
- Carolyn JohnsonMay 27, 2013Grant's Tomb is the largest Mausoleum in the world and the Rolling Bench, was designed by artist Pedro Silva and architect Philip Danzig, and built with hundreds of children over a 3 year period.
- James CFebruary 5, 2016Amazing memorial. Great peaceful site make sure to check out the visitor center across the street.
- Stephen McKinleyJune 18, 2021It feels somehow detached from our era, but is a timelessly beautiful reliquary for Grant and his wife, in their marble sarcophagi
- Ben FortneyOctober 9, 2014The mausoleum is open to visitors, Wednesday through Sunday, at the following times: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM // 12:00 PM-1:00 PM // 2:00 PM-3:00 PM // 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Read more
- Untapped CitiesSeptember 28, 2012When you visit Grant's Tomb make sure to visit the site of Grant's original internment behind the current mausoleum. Read more
- eric bornemannApril 5, 2021The interior is an architectural rip off of Les Invalides but it’s a stunning place none the less. Get extra points if you ask the staff who is buried in Grant’s Tomb.
- Brendan CurranJune 11, 2015Loved this hidden gem off the beaten path in Manhattan. Absolutely worth the trip.
- Tariq AhmadApril 30, 2017The Memorial is open during even-number hours (12-1p, 2-3p, etc.) and is free.
- Ziyi GuoMarch 26, 2016Just behind the monument, you can find a plague and ginkgo tree on behalf of Li Hung Chang. That indicates the struggles of Chinese government in search of the modern China more than one century ago.
- CharlesJune 23, 2013Construction began in 1891 and was completed by April 27, 1897, the 75th anniversary of Grant's birth. His Civil War counterpart, General Robert E. Lee, is buried at Lee Chapel in Lexington, Virginia.
- Untapped CitiesFebruary 7, 2014This monument is flanked by 17 colorful mosaic benches that compose a public art project called “The Rolling Bench.” They're beautiful! Read more
- Ian EverhartAugust 27, 2011Watch the Ken Burns Civil War documentary series in its entirety before visiting this site and you will appreciate it a great deal more.
- CristinaApril 26, 2013There are tours, where you're allowed to go downstairs, closer to the caskets, a couple times a day. No fee.
- Katie WillardJune 29, 2015Closed for some reason when I approached. Great Gaudi-like statues and benches.
- Don't forget to look around the outside of the building at the mosaic benches.
- Amy BJanuary 28, 2015Free! Skip the visitors bureau which is behind what appears to be bathroom entrances.
- @tfnowJuly 31, 2011Checking out the food vendors. Love the teriyaki balls at this vendor. Who has had it before? #teriyakiballs
- True Fashionista NowAugust 8, 2011Your destination for summer concerts and Harlem fashion shows. Read more
- Ga Perdomo d NievesNovember 10, 2015Zona d comida enorme y para todos los gustos. Busca en el techo el cuadro que no se limpió después d su remodelación