Spirit of Detroit, Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit is one of Detroit's most popular monuments. This Marshall Fredericks-created bronze statue is at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. One of the things that makes this statue stand out is its status as the biggest bronze statue cast since the Renaissance. The figure stands 26 feet high.
Two of the highlights of the sculpture include the items held in its hands. The right hand contains figures of a family, symbolizing human interconnectedness. A sphere in the right hand features rays and is of gilt bronze, representing God. An inscription from 2 Corinthians 3:17 is on the wall behind the sculpture.
This monument's importance as a civic symbol is seen with the seals for the City of Detroit and Wayne County; both featured in the wall. One of the highlights is a plaque that describes the symbolism demonstrated through the various parts of the memorial. The importance of faith and family for the community is aptly highlighted.
Two of the highlights of the sculpture include the items held in its hands. The right hand contains figures of a family, symbolizing human interconnectedness. A sphere in the right hand features rays and is of gilt bronze, representing God. An inscription from 2 Corinthians 3:17 is on the wall behind the sculpture.
This monument's importance as a civic symbol is seen with the seals for the City of Detroit and Wayne County; both featured in the wall. One of the highlights is a plaque that describes the symbolism demonstrated through the various parts of the memorial. The importance of faith and family for the community is aptly highlighted.
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Sight Name: Spirit of Detroit
Sight Location: Detroit, USA (See walking tours in Detroit)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Detroit, USA (See walking tours in Detroit)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Detroit, Michigan
Create Your Own Walk in Detroit
Creating your own self-guided walk in Detroit is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Downtown Detroit Walking Tour
Detroit is Michigan's largest city, Wyne County's seat, and the biggest city on the United States border with Canada. Its location on the Detroit River, proximity to the Great Lakes, and proximity to Canada have helped secure this city as a major trading area over its long history. The city is also famous as the home of Motown.
European settlement in the 17th century began with the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
European settlement in the 17th century began with the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Monuments Tour
Detroit is known for having many monuments and statues to great personalities that are scattered across the city.
Did you know that the monument commemorating the “freedom fighter for two continents”, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, is actually replica of the monument standing by Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland? Another featured military figure, Gen. Alexander Macomb, was a hero in the War of 1812 and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Did you know that the monument commemorating the “freedom fighter for two continents”, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, is actually replica of the monument standing by Wawel castle in Krakow, Poland? Another featured military figure, Gen. Alexander Macomb, was a hero in the War of 1812 and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Midtown Detroit Walking Tour
Midtown Detroit is a mixed-use area consisting of a business district, cultural center, a major research university, and several residential neighborhoods, located along the east and west side of Woodward Avenue. Most of all, it is a cultural epicenter with numerous activities huddled in one place, especially when it comes to museums, restaurants, and bars.
Start your journey with the Wayne... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles
Start your journey with the Wayne... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.5 Km or 2.8 Miles