Books Monument — Attraction in Charlotte

A tranquil place amidst the city. There’s plenty of greenery, beautiful flowers, and birds to enjoy. With the table seating and shade, this could also make a great place to do some work on a computer, read a book, or talk over coffee. The best part, it’s free! And if you get hungry or bored, there’s an awesome Indian restaurant adjacent to the monument and a museum of illusions a block away.

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This is a beautiful peaceful area right across from the Charlotte Convention Center. There are bronze monuments of multiple influential books at the entrance by the convention center. There are brick paths to walk throughout the park and speakers that play the sounds of water features as you walk past them. The space is also landscaped...

The Books Monument in downtown Charlotte, known as the Grand Entry Book Columns, is a striking public art installation featuring towering bronze sculptures of oversized books. Created by sculptor Jim Gallucci in 2003, the monument pays homage to literature and invites visitors to explore a world of...