Atlanta Cyclorama
The Atlanta Cyclorama, a 42 foot tall oil painting, tells the story of the Civil War Battle of Atlanta, fought in July 1864. Once a popular form of entertainment that dates back to the 18th century, a cyclorama is a cylindrical painting of impressive proportions. The Atlanta Cyclorama, completed in 1886 by German artists, is considered to be the world's largest oil painting with life like characters – some measuring more than 3 feet tall. It was donated to the City of Atlanta in 1898 by George V. Gress, a local philanthropist who is also credited with founding of the Grant Park Zoo. The Atlanta Cyclorama exhibit is accompanied by music and narration in many languages.
The Civil War Museum features artifacts, uniforms and other items. Apart from the Atlanta Cyclorama, the focal point of the Civil War Museum is the locomotive Texas, a veteran of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.
The Atlanta Cyclorama is located next to Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta's Grant Park.
Atlanta Cyclorama Contact Information
800 Cherokee Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 658-7625 or (404) 624-1071
Visit The Website: Atlanta Cyclorama Web Site
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