One of the largest cast iron statues in the world, The Vulcan statue is also the city's most important landmark structure. Symbolizing the city’s connection to the iron and steel industry, the statue stands proudly at a height of 56 feet (17.0688 meters) and portrays Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire. Designed by Giuseppe Moretti, an Italian-born sculptor in the year 1904, the statue served as Birmingham’s entry to Louisiana Purchase Exposition, an international exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri. The statue is now part of the Vulcan Park and Museum and is a must-visit during your time in Birmingham.
This Victorian Gothic cathedral is a place of worship for the Catholic populace in Birmingham and surrounding region. Built in 1893, it is one of the oldest churches in the entire state of Alabama. Inside, many of the original architectural details that remain are illustrated in the spires, steeples, arches and columns of the structure. Additionally, the interiors present an opulent domed altar, glass-stained panels and chandeliers. The cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
One of the largest cast iron statues in the world, The Vulcan statue is also the city's most important landmark structure. Symbolizing the city’s connection to the iron and steel industry, the statue stands proudly at a height of 56 feet (17.0688 meters) and portrays Vulcan, the Roman God of Fire. Designed by Giuseppe Moretti, an Italian-born sculptor in the year 1904, the statue served as Birmingham’s entry to Louisiana Purchase Exposition, an international exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri. The statue is now part of the Vulcan Park and Museum and is a must-visit during your time in Birmingham.
This Victorian Gothic cathedral is a place of worship for the Catholic populace in Birmingham and surrounding region. Built in 1893, it is one of the oldest churches in the entire state of Alabama. Inside, many of the original architectural details that remain are illustrated in the spires, steeples, arches and columns of the structure. Additionally, the interiors present an opulent domed altar, glass-stained panels and chandeliers. The cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.