The Cyclorama in Atlanta
Written: Nov 21 '00
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Pros: historical, interesting
Cons: niche trip
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Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
The Atlanta Cyclorama houses "The Texas". "The Texas" is the locomotive that chased "The General", another locomotive, in the Civil War episode that inspired the Disney Movie "The Great Locomotive Chase". That alone sparked my interest to go and see the Cyclorama.
The Cyclorama is a brute of a structure. It is a 100 year old circular (hence the name) painting, 42 feet high and 358 in circumference, that depicts the battle of Atlanta. The painting is the largest in the entire world, and worthy of a look all in its own right. The short film tells of General Sherman leaving Chattanooga some 113 miles north of Atlanta determined to bring Atlanta to its knees. Atlanta at that time was known as a key industrial and rail center for the South. It is narrated by James Earl Jones, so the experience is quite interesting. After that film you sit on a rotating platform and a spotlight is shown on parts of the mural as the narator tells key parts of the battle.
The Cyclorama is on Cherokee Avenue in Atlanta. It is closed Christmas, New Years Day, MLK Jr Day, and Thanksgiving. Adult admission is only $5 to see what can only be described as undescribable. Children 6-12 is $3, 5 and under -free.
There is no food, but there are plenty of restaurants and fast food eateries around. Atlanta is known for some "mighty fine vittles".
Recommended:
Yes
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