The sculpture weighs approximately 175 tons.
The interior of the tear drop is made of stainless steel while the exterior is covered in bronze.
The artist, Zurab Tsereteli, was also responsible for the 'Peter the Great' statue in Moscow.
The monument was dedicated in 2006 during a ceremony attended by then-President Bill Clinton.
The tear drop signifies the shared grief of the two nations following the terrorist attacks.
The granite base contains 11 sides, mirroring the date of the September attacks.
The stainless steel frame is designed to represent the World Trade Center towers' collapse.
The sculpture was intentionally placed in the harbor to face toward the Manhattan skyline.
The site was historically part of a major U.S. Army supply base during World War II.
The Tear Drop Memorial, officially titled 'To the Struggle Against World Terrorism,' is a 100-foot-tall stainless steel monument designed by Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli. It serves as a gift from the Russian people to the United States to commemorate the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The sculpture features a towering, 40-foot-high nickel-plated bronze tear drop suspended within a jagged, split steel frame. The names of those who perished are etched onto granite plates surrounding the base of the monument. It occupies a prominent waterfront location in the former Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne. The site offers direct sightlines across the harbor to the Statue of Liberty and the site of the former World Trade Center. It remains one of the few international memorial gifts to the U.S. dedicated specifically to the victims of 9/11.
The direct line of sight between the suspended tear drop and the distant Statue of Liberty.
Visit on a clear day to ensure visibility of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty across the harbor.
The area is exposed to high winds coming off the water; dress accordingly regardless of the season.
Allow time to walk the perimeter of the terminal for additional views of the New York Harbor.
Do not attempt to access restricted port areas surrounding the terminal; stick to the designated memorial park grounds.
Maintain a respectful and quiet demeanor as this is a memorial site.
