9. NYC Legend at Union Square

NYC Legend sculpture
Courtesy of Alexander Klingspor

While tales of sewer alligators are often exaggerated, the legend of the subterranean reptiles has some truth to it! This fall, you can see one of the mythical creatures in Union Square! NYC Legend, a sculpture by Swedish artist Alexander Klingspor will be unveiled in mid-October. The bronze sculpture features a life-sized alligator on the back of a manhole cover. Klingspor was inspired by the gods and myths of ancient civilizations and the contemporary urban myths that continue to be perpetuated. This sculpture will be on view through June 2024.

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