Irish Memorial — Attraction in Philadelphia

Absolutely stunning monument encapsulating the plight of the Irish from the great potato famine leading to mass emigration to America in search of a new life. One is captivated by the sheer imaginative detail of this elegant work of art. Nice to see the fascination of children in their innocence as they climb and playfully explore, blissfully unaware of the story behind this tribute to a brave people who have contributed so much to this nations rich history. Respectfully and proudly the colours of the Irish Republic fly alongside the Stars and Stripes. Missing though is the flag of Northern Ireland were there was also terrible starvation and disease, including cholera. Folks from there also set off across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new country, which ultimately...

Another fine example of the wonderful public art available in Philadelphia! The Irish Memorial stuns visitors with the size and intricacy of the sculpture, paying homage to the tens of thousands of Irish men and women who left their homeland in the 1800 and early 1900's to make a new life in the United States. Definitely worth going out of your way to see it though I recommend seeing it during the day if you want to capture photos that do justice to its beauty and the fine detail work the creator so lovingly, and probably laboriously,...

Truly awe-inspiring. A hidden gem of a memorial near the Philly waterfront depicting the plight of the Irish immigrants from the potato famine. Very interesting and informative and such a thoughtful centerpiece, which is a cast of what appears to be clay work, as one very large piece portraying the timeline from the discovery of the potato famine straight up to the arrival of the starving immigrants in the new world. Wonderfully thought out and a must see if you're touring around the waterfront,even if only for a...