The Mall and Literary Walk

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Brian Ciccotelli
"The Mall is one of my favorite paths in Central Park in any season. It’s no wonder that so many movies and TV shows feature it. There’s just something magical about how the trees curve up and over you, like a vaulted ceiling in nature’s cathedral. It was designed as a straightaway formal promenade and meeting place. It is one of the only straight paths in the entire park. The entire mall stretches about a quarter mile. The Literary Walk is the informal name for the lower part of the Mall. It includes sculptures of some of Europe’s most prolific authors – Shakespeare, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott. As you walk up the Mall, you’ll see the new Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument, the first monument to be added to Central Park in over 50 years. Time: 15 minutes"
Taylor Kennedy
"The Mall is a promenade in the southern end of the park that spans a bit over 1,500 feet ending at the famous and beautiful Bethesda Terrace. The beginning of the walk starts with six statues of historical icons, including four writers. "
"It remains the sole formal feature of Olmsted and Vaux’s naturalistic creation, where visitors can stroll, admire statues, and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the park."

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