Hidden Gems

Goethals Monument

A monument that turns the Panama Canal into sculpture

Free15–30 minBest: Late afternoonFamily friendly

A striking marble monument honoring George W. Goethals, the engineer who supervised the final construction of the Panama Canal. Its design tells part of the Canal's story: the central column symbolizes the divide between the oceans, while three horizontal pools represent the Gatún, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.

Highlights

Monument dedicated to George W. Goethals
Three pools representing the Canal's historic lock complexes
Elegant marble architecture from 1954
Located below the Panama Canal Administration Building

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History LoversEngineering FansArchitecturePhotography

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