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Vulcan the Iron Man

1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 USA

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“World's largest cast iron statue”

Vulcan, Birmingham Alabamas colossal statue is the worlds largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, it has overlooked the urban landscape of Alabamas largest city since the 1930s.

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Reviewed by
EliseLuskin

  • 7 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
October 17, 2015
Rated 3.0

I was driving through and decided to stop in. Didn't go up to the lookout, because I didn't want to pay haha. But nice views of Birmingham, and Vulcan has a nice butt. 😂

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Reviewed by
sarahpbryan

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
March 26, 2014
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Great views of birmingham - a must see

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Reviewed by
galenmatson

  • 2 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
August 19, 2013
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The Vulcan statue is the centerpiece of a very nice part of the great overlook of Birmingham City.

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Reviewed by
laurendixon1

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April 30, 2019
Rated 5.0

Amazing views of the city and the museum is very nice. Worth the visit

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Reviewed by
zsway33

  • 2 Reviews
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November 17, 2018
Rated 4.0

I concur about the butt. Even if you don't pay to go up there are nice views of the city from the platform. You have to pay for a small museum too.

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Reviewed by
Craig Single

  • 34 Reviews
  • 10 Helpful
June 28, 2017
Rated 4.0

Neat to learn the history and see how the statue was made. The lookout is nice but if you don't like heights be warned. The lookout is a metal grate walkway which you can see through.

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Reviewed by
steve.hardy

  • 2 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
November 21, 2016
Rated 3.0

There's a small museum on site that offers loads of historical information. The view from the statue is the best in Birmingham.

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Reviewed by
VikashBehal

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March 02, 2016
Rated 5.0

Great part of world!!

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Reviewed by
amsullyhotmail

  • 27 Reviews
  • 14 Helpful
January 05, 2016
Rated 3.0

I thought it was just ok. I didn't pay the $6 to ride the elevator up. I only walked around the grounds. Nice for a picnic area. I honestly felt like it wasn't worth the detour from my route.

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Vulcan the Iron Man

1701 Valley View Drive
Birmingham, Alabama
35209 USA
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