Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein
Since I move to Seattle I have consider this park my backyard. It is really close to our apartment, the combination of art and nature makes it is one of my favorites place in the city.
The park is located in Belltown, 4-5 blocks west of the Space Needle. Despite the proximity it doesn't have as many visitors, that makes it the perfect spot to relax, stroll, have a picnic or enjoying the views of the Space needle, the city skyline or Elliot bay.
The park consist in 9 acres outdoor sculpture museum, walking paths and a beach. It has temporary and permanent installations, is home to works of artist as Richard Serra, Louse Bourgeois and Alexander Calder, whose sculpture "Eagle" is one of the most distinctive of the park.
Since last year you can admire "Echo", a 46 foot tall sculpture by Jaume Plensa. It was named like Echo, a mountain nymph condemned to speak only in echoes. You should not miss the "Typewriter eraser", "Schubert Sonata", the eye benches and the pedestrian bridge.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA
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