Armillary Sphere - Venetian Tower - Las Vegas, NV
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N 36° 07.275 W 115° 10.214
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This armillary sphere stands near the entrance in the lobby of the Venetian Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WM19B3M
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2024
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This armillary sphere was created by Toland Grinnell in 2014 and is decorated with figures of mermaids and lions. It is located near the hotel entrance.
The Venetian Tower is a 35-story luxury hotel opened in 1999 in Las Vegas. On the theme of Venice, it presents many monuments of the Italian city such as the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, the St. Mark's Campanile and Square, the St. Mark's Clock Tower, among others. In 2007, the 50-story Palazzo Tower opened in the complex, making the Venetian the second largest hotel in the world.
Title: Venetian Armillary Sphere
Artist: Toland Grinnell
Placement Date: 2014
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Object: Astronomical sphere
Location: Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Material: Probably brass
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