Columbus Circle

Columbus Circle is a neighborhood and plaza in the downtown section of , United States. At the center of the circle is a large fountain and the Columbus Monument, designed by the Syracuse-born architect Dwight James Baum and dedicated in 1934.
  • Type: Square
  • Description: human settlement in Syracuse, New York, United States of America
  • Also known as: Columbus Circle, Syracuse

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Upstate Medical University Arena.

Church
Photo: Joegrimes, Public domain.
The in , in the United States is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. It is the seat of the bishop of Syracuse; as of 2026, the bishop is Douglas Lucia.

Stadium
Photo: Crazyale, Public domain.
The is a multi-purpose arena located in . It is part of the Oncenter Complex. Designed by Edgarton and Edgarton and built from 1949 through 1951, the structure is significant as an example of a World War… is situated 760 feet south of Columbus Circle.

Museum
Photo: Crazyale, Public domain.
The in , is a major focusing on American art. is situated 990 feet southeast of Columbus Circle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downtown Syracuse and Armory Square.

Neighborhood
is the economic center of , and , employing more than 30,000 people, and housing more than 4,300. It is also one of the 26 officially recognized neighborhoods of Syracuse.

Neighborhood
is a small neighborhood on the west side of . It began life as a busy commercial and industrial area just to the west of the central city.

Neighborhood
is one of the 26 officially recognized neighborhoods of . The neighborhood is a part of the Gateway, an area that has traditionally been defined as being under-invested and having declining infrastructure.

Columbus Circle

Latitude
43.04683° or 43° 2′ 49″ north
Longitude
-76.1491° or 76° 8′ 57″ west
Elevation
410 feet (125 metres)
Open location code
87M52VW2+P9
Geo­Names ID
7288049
Wiki­data ID
Q5150018
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In Other Languages

“Columbus Circle” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Columbus Circle

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